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Meritage

2005 California Cabernet Sauvignon 51%, Merlot 46%, Cabernet Franc 2%, Petit Verdot 1%

The Kendall-Jackson Meritage from the 2005 vintage brilliantly showcases the harmonious blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, and Petit Verdot, resulting in a captivating red wine that embodies the rich characteristics of California's winegrowing regions. With a full-bodied profile, this wine offers a delightful balance of pronounced acidity and lush fruit intensity, revealing enticing notes of ripe blackberries, dark cherries, and subtle layers of cocoa and spices. The tannins are notably structured, providing a firm backbone that enhances the wine's depth and complexity, while its dryness adds to the sophisticated finish. This exquisite Meritage is a perfect complement to a variety of dishes, making it a versatile choice for any occasion.

Tasting notes:


Blackberry

Blackberry

Blackcurrant

Blackcurrant

Cedar

Cedar

Flavor profile:


Acidity Low

Low Pronounced

Body Medium Full

Very Light Full

Fruit Intensity Medium

Low Pronounced

Sweetness Dry

Bone Dry Sweet

Tannin Medium

Low Pronounced

Region:


California
California

California is one of the most diverse winegrowing regions in the world. Spanning 850 miles along North America's west coast—and inland across mountains and valleys—California's American Viticultural Areas (AVAs) cover a dizzying array of terroir. The cold, deep waters of the Pacific Ocean play a major role in cooling California's vineyards, sending fog and chilly air up to 100 miles inland. This tempers the daytime heat and allows grapes to ripen slowly but fully. Cooler-climate grape varieties thrive closest to the sea, while further inland, bigger, bolder wines prevail.

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