Where the heck did this come from?<\/p>\n
I was looking for something to finish my pizza with and this was on the middle shelf, right under the white wines.<\/p>\n
In my system that means that I didn\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t pay much for it, and I don\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t expect much out of it. In other words, a good pizza wine.<\/p>\n
But HOLY COW! It is very much ready to drink right now!<\/p>\n
If you like your Zinfandels on the hot side, then this Meritage is for you. It says 13.5% on the bottle, but they lied. It has to be pushing 15%. It is a very nice dark purple with nice vicious legs. (Thus my thinking that it is higher than published on the alcohol!)<\/p>\n
I say it is ready to drink now, because in another few months, the dark cherry will turn to raisins. <\/p>\n
This one is velvety-smooth and elegant.<\/p>\n
The label lists the blend as 73% Cabernet Sauvignon and 27% Merlot. From the Alexander Valley. There is just a touch of the Alexander Valley flavor there still, but catch it fast, as it is going to fade on you.<\/p>\n
Drink it now with your favorite home-made pizza!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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