2007 Super Sonoman Meritage, Sonoma County 750ml 2-Pack

The 2007 Meritage is a combination of three: Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Malbec. The wine is purple red in color with a purple rim. The aromatics express perfumed aromas of ripe black raspberry, roast coffee and flowers with hints of tobacco. On the palate the wine exhibits terrific black currant fruit, licorice, incense, and subtle smoke with a voluptuous mouth feel showing velvety texture with sweet tannin and impressive depth. There's a slightly exotic character to the stone fruit flavors, coupling the smoky oak and bitter chocolate flavors. The bright acidity and silky tannins should allow this wine to cellar for a decade or more.