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Meritage

2009 Napa Valley 55% Merlot, 35% Cabernet Sauvignon, 6% Petit Verdot, 4% Cabernet Franc

The Kirkland Signature Meritage is a captivating red wine hailing from the renowned Napa Valley, showcasing the excellence of the 2009 vintage. This elegant blend comprises a harmonious mix of fifty-five percent Merlot, thirty-five percent Cabernet Sauvignon, six percent Petit Verdot, and four percent Cabernet Franc, creating a wine that is both rich and complex. With its medium-bodied character, this wine offers a delightful experience with balanced acidity and a captivating fruit intensity that highlights notes of ripe blackberries, plums, and subtle hints of dark chocolate. The tannins are notably firm yet well-integrated, contributing to a velvety mouthfeel that lingers on the palate. As a dry wine, the Kirkland Signature Meritage is versatile and food-friendly, making it an excellent choice for pairing with roasted meats or rich pasta dishes.

Tasting notes:


Black Cherry

Black Cherry

Baking Spice

Baking Spice

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:


Napa Valley

Napa gained international acclaim following the Judgement of Paris in 1976, when its wines defeated its French counterparts in a blind tasting. Napa's signature wines are Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and various Bordeaux blends, but many other varieties, such as Pinot Noir, Zinfandel, Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc also thrive here. With 16 sub-AVAs and a Mediterranean climate with rich geology, Napa is a winemaker's dream. The winegrowing region runs between the Mayacamas Mountains and Vaca Mountains for 30 miles, from Calistoga to Los Carneros. Napa has a wide array of soil types for such a small region, from volcanic foothills to alluvial valley floors, which help to produce varied and complex wines.

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