2007 Meritage
Growing Season (May through October):
The 2007 growing season was exceptionally dry and hot, which produced exceptionally rich, ripe berries.
1,456 Degree Days (>65oF)
17 Inches Rainfall
Tasting Notes:
Very drinkable now, we expect it to age beautifully over the next several years. In blind tastings, our tasting panelists found the 2007 Meritage similar to $40 - $45 Pomerols, rated 90+ points by major wine reviewers. Many preferred our 2007 Meritage as having more fruit and less bite
Blend:
Merlot 64%
Cabernet Franc 16%
Petit Verdot 12%
Cabernet Sauvignon 9%
Grapes at Harvest:
Brix: 22.8o
Titratable Acidity: 0.51%
Wine at Bottling:
Alcohol Content: 13.2%
Residual Sugar: <0.25%
Titratable Acidity: 0.47%
pH: 3.52
Awards:
Bronze Medal - 2010 Grand Harvest Awards Wine Competition - Sonoma California
Silver Medal - 2009 Maryland Governor's Cup Wine Competition
Bronze Medal - 2009 Atlantic Seaboard Wine Competition
Production: 250 cases
List Price: $24.99
