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2023 Meritage Red Napa Valley, California
The 2023 Napa Valley vintage is hailed as one of the finest in recent memory.
A wet winter followed by a cool spring set the stage for a long, mild summer that proves ideal for red varieties like Cabernet Sauvignon. The extended growing season allowed the grapes to achieve full ripeness, resulting in deeply concentrated flavors, depth of color, ripe tannins, and a complex flavor profile.
The 2023 vintage is a true reflection of Napa’s unique conditions, promising wines of outstanding longevity and quality.
Napa Valley’s unique microclimates and diverse soil types create an ideal environment for growing premium grapes, imparting rich, concentrated flavors to the wine. The region’s warm days and cool nights help to balance acidity and ripeness, resulting in wines with depth and complexity. Napa’s distinct environ contributes to the vibrant fruit character and robust structure that define these wines, making them exceptional for both immediate enjoyment and long-term aging.
This Napa blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, and Petit Verdot offers a rich, fruit-forward profile. Black cherries and cassis hit the palate alongside nuances of dark chocolate-infused berries that add depth. The oak influence is evident, particularly in the finish, where cacao notes meld with a coffee-like length. The well-integrated acidity and balanced tannins make this wine an excellent companion for food.
Blackberry, Blackcurrant, Dark Chocolate
Profile
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This Meritage Red’s bold fruit flavors and structured tannins pair well with rich and savory dishes. The wine’s fruity profile enhances the depth of these dishes, while its oaky and dark chocolate notes add complexity. Finally, the acidity prevents the wine from being overly tart, allowing it to complement rather than overpower.
• Grilled ribeye steak with rosemary butter
• Dark chocolate truffle with sea salt
• Roasted lamb with herb crust
• Beef tenderloin with blackberry reduction
• Portobello mushrooms stuffed with goat cheese and herbs
• Braised short ribs with red wine jus
Serving instructions
Temperature: Lightly chilled red (55–60°F)
Decanting time: 45 minutes
Glassware: Bordeaux glass
Winemaking
Meritage wines are crafted exclusively from the “Noble” grape varieties that represent the finest of each vintage. The term “Meritage,” a mix of “merit” and “heritage,” was created in the late 1980s by American vintners to describe New World wines blended in the tradition of Bordeaux. These wines are recognized for their aging potential and approachability in their youth.
• Selected fermentation precisely controls each vineyard section, enhancing flavor.
• Vineyard
• Three separate vineyards allow optimized varietal growth based on location.
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