Winery - Meridian
* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Super oaky, and this time the smoke, char, vanilla and wood sap outweigh the fruit. There are hints of pineapple and mango, but that barrel influence is overwhelming.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
As refreshingly crisp and clean as California PG gets, with brilliant acidity boosting vibrant flavors of kiwi, fig and pineapple. Best of all, the wine is totally dry.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Hits you with a sharp, acidic jamminess and an almost Beaujolais-like carbonic tingle, but it’s a dry wine that could settle down in a year or so. Cherries, cola and spice flavors.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Little or no oak masks the citrus, tart green apple and spicy fig flavors in this very dry, likeable wine. Tastes like it has lots of cool coastal grapes in it, to judge from the crisp acids that make it so clean.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Briary, wild berry fruit bears deep horsey, game, leather and pine accents in this full wine. The nose’s somewhat funky notes may challenge some, but add real complexity. A palate of blackberry, cocoa, anise and earth offers plenty of flavor and a pleasing roundness. Closes handsomely, with dusty tannins and an earthy note.
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Meridian Syrah - 1998
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Usually a good value, but this year the fruit is thinner than in past vintages. Has tropical fruit flavors and quite a bit of smoky oak, with mouthwatering acidity. Because of the weak fruit, oak and alcohol dominate.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
A bit simple, but bone dry and very clean, with zesty acidity that frames keen flavors of pink grapefruit. This is a good choice for a cocktail style wine if you’re on a budget and have a crowd to entertain.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Citrus and apple flavors drink dry and fruity, with a spine of acidity that carries into the finish. A little touch of oak adds smoothness and vanilla.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
A perky wine with lots of upfront flavors, including honeysuckle, lychee, peach, vanilla, honeydew and dried spices. Very crisp and clean, with a suggestion of sweetness lasts through the finish. Good value if you like California Gewürz.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Quite deep black fruit, with herbs, earth, and green tea on the nose. Deep classic violets and blueberry fruit. Excellent mouthfeel, with tannins to lose. Will be even better in 2 years.
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