Reviews & Ratings

2019 Merriam Vineyards Red Blends or Varietals "Miktos"

Winery: Merriam Vineyards

Vintage: 2019

Wine Name/Vineyard: "Miktos"

Wine Category: Red Blends or Varietals

Grape blend: 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Franc, 4% Malbec & 1% Petit Verdot

Bottle size: 750 ml

Region: Russian River Valley

State or country: CA

Price: $84

Cases produced: 125

KWG Score: 91 (based on 1 review)

Ken's Wine Rating: Very Good+ (91)

Review date: April 7, 2023

Wine Review: This dark red colored Cabernet Sauvignon based blend from Merriam opens black cherry and moist pipe tobacco bouquet with hints of cedar plank, muddled mint, and raspberry. On the palate, this wine is medium bodied with medium acidity. The mouthfeel is balanced, round and a little tight. The flavor profile is red plum, graphite, and cedar blend with notes of mint and vanilla cola. We also detected a hint of Chai tea. The finish is dry, and its moderate dusty tannins and flavors linger last for a while. The Tasting Panel would pair this Cab blend with venison and marinated hanger steak. Enjoy – KWGTP

Winemaker Notes: A deep purple and ruby Bordeaux Blend that matches its visual aesthetic on the nose, with fruit forward notes of lush mixed black and red berries and candied violets. On the palate, this full- bodied red, marries structured tannins with notes of blackberry brambles, graphite, and touches of walnut and dark chocolate.

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