Red Blend 'Meritage'

The Hayes Valley Meritage is a true homage to the traditional blends that are crafted in the Bordeaux region of France, well known for its cooler climate and often overcast and muggy summers. Areas throughout California, like the Central Coast, are known for their cooler climate and dreary foggy mornings. This gives the Bordeaux varietals a chance to develop more intense and complex flavors that you won’t find in a hotter climate style of blend. Flavors and aromas of mushroom and slate coupled with black fruits and a mild tannin structure, mimic the idealistic style that comes from one of the best wine grape growing regions in the world.

Color: Dark purple
Aroma: Sage, licorice, blackberry
Structure: Medium body
Flavors: Chocolate, currants, black olives
Pairings: Pot roast, French onion soup, Italian sausage pasta

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