Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot and Malbec from Sonoma County, California. Sample submitted for review. SRP of $18 and available for as low as $12. From the bottle: "Lyeth (pronounced "Leeth" Estates was created 1981 by founder Chip Lyeth, who was … [Read more...]
Franciscan Estate Magnificat Meritage - Marvelous!
[Check out the review of the current vintage here: Franciscan Estate Magnificat Napa Valley Meritage 2009 - Magnificent Magnificat.] 69% Cabernet Sauvignon, 23% Merlot, 6% Petit Verdot and 2% Malbec from Napa Valley, California. SRP of $50 but available for as low as … [Read more...]
Kirkland Signature Rutherford Napa Valley Meritage 2010 - An Annual Bulk Buy
[Check out the review of the current vintage of this wine here: Kirkland Signature Rutherford Napa Valley Meritage 2011 - A Sure Thing!] 70% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Merlot, 12.5% Petit Verdot and 2.5% Cabernet Franc from Napa Valley, California. Available for $13.99 … [Read more...]
Robert Mondavi Private Selection Meritage - An All American French Blend And A Bulk Buy!
42% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot, 20% Malbec and 8% Petit Verdot from the Central Coast of California. SRP of $11 and available for as low as $8. Sample submitted for review purposes. From the bottle: "In 1962 Robert Mondavi made his first trip to Europe, touring some of … [Read more...]
Robert Mondavi Private Selection Meritage 2009 - A Very Satisfying Blend of 5 Grapes
[Check out the review of the 2010 vintage, which we liked even better!] 41% Merlot, 35% Cabernet Sauvignon, 11% Petit Verdot, 10% Malbec, 3% Cabernet Franc from California. SRP of $11 and widely available for as low as $8. Sample received courtesy the winemaker for … [Read more...]
Kirkland Signature Rutherford Napa Valley Meritage 2009 - Costco Delivers Another Knockout
[Check out the review of the current vintage of this wine here: Kirkland Signature Rutherford Napa Valley Meritage 2011 - A Sure Thing!] Costco delivers another knockout Kirkland Signature wine. $13.99 at Costco. The first question that comes to my mind is what exactly … [Read more...]