46% Cabernet Sauvignon,
40% Merlot, 6% Petit Verdot, 5% Malbec, 3%
Cabernet Franc
Appellation:
100% Dry Creek Valley
Harvest:
September 19 –
October 18, 2005
Fermentation:
Fermented 20 days at 83º F.
Barrel Aging:
25 months in French oak
Alcohol:
13.9%
Total Acidity:
0.57
pH:
3.74
Residual Sugar:
Dry
Aging Potential:
8 - 12 years
Winemaker Comments:
This is the second vintage of our premier Meritage blend, The
Mariner. Utilizing all five of the noble Bordeaux varieties,
this wine displays compelling aromas of wild black cherry,
blue-berry, and dried flowers. On the palate, the fruit shines
through with succulent cherry, dark chocolate, and cassis that
integrate seamlessly with silky smooth tannins. The finish is
memorable for its lingering fruit flavors that balance perfectly
with creamy vanilla oak nuances. Meritage is an art form and
nothing proves this more than this artful blend of classic
varietals.
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