2011 Meritage MAGNUM
2011 Meritage MAGNUM
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Wine Specs
Vintage
2011
Appellation
Santa Cruz Mountains
Alcohol %
13.4
Wine Profile
Tasting Notes
In the glass: Pepper, nutmeg and clove
On the palate: Cherry, olallieberry, plum, and thyme
The Finish: Licorice, cinnamon, and cherry pie
Production Notes
325 cases produced. 40% Cabernet Sauvignon (Beauregard Ranch Vineyard), 60% Merlot (Zayante Vineyards).
Winemaker Notes
Meritage, pronounced like heritage, first appeared in the 1980s after a group of American vintners joined forces to create a name for New World wines blended in the traditional Bordeaux style. Meritage combines "merit," reflecting the quality of the grapes, with "heritage," which recognizes the centuries-old tradition of blending, long considered to be the highest form of the winemaker's art.