| Producer | Wine Name | Varietal | Reviewer | Rating | Vintage | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ProducerSawyer Cellars | Wine NameBradford Meritage | VarietalMeritage | ReviewerMike Taylor | RatingVery good | Vintage1999 | Cost$45.00 | |
| Sawyer's 1999 Meritage (63% Merlot, 35% Cabernet Sauvignon, 2% Petit Verdot) is drinking nicely as of this bottle tasting. The wine shows a dark garnet core that fades to a brick red rim. Aromas of black cherry and bramble berry mix well with the hints of chocolate and herbs. The nose is well developed with hints of cigar box, smoke and spice. In the mouth, the wine reveals raspberry tartness. Lively acidity and light tannins provide a medium structure. The wine is developed and the finish is dry. This was a very good food wine that we later paired with grilled tenderloin. | |||||||
| Color | Type | Maturity | Appellation | Country | State | County | Region |
| ColorRed | TypeTable | MaturityReady | AppellationRutherford | CountryUnited States | StateCalifornia | CountyNapa | RegionNorth Coast (CA) |
| Date added: January 02, 2007 | |||||||
| Superb: 95-100 | Excellent: 90-94 | Very Good: 85-89 | Good: 80-84 | Ordinary: 75-79 | Undrinkable: 50-74 | |||||||