Flavour Profile

Dry Creek Vineyard

Dry Creek Vineyard Meritage

Name: Dry Creek Vineyard Meritage
Brand: Dry Creek Vineyard
Price: null USD
Rating: 4 (0 reviews)

United States, Sonoma

Red wine

4.0

Expert Rating

0.0

Rarely Reviewed

WINE DESCRIPTION

Dry Creek Vineyard Meritage is a premium red wine produced by Dry Creek Vineyard, a renowned winery located in the Dry Creek Valley appellation of Sonoma County, California. This wine is a blend of Bordeaux varietals, including Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Malbec, Petit Verdot, and Cabernet Franc, sourced from the winery's estate vineyards. The vineyards are characterized by their well-draining soils, ideal sun exposure, and cool maritime breezes, which contribute to the wine's complexity and balance. The winemaking process involves careful selection of the grapes, gentle handling, and aging in French oak barrels to enhance the wine's structure and flavor. The resulting wine is a full-bodied, rich, and complex red wine with notes of dark fruit, spice, and oak, making it a perfect choice for special occasions or pairing with hearty dishes.

NOTES FROM VINOVOSS SOMMELIER

This Dry Creek Vineyard Meritage is a robust and exquisite blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc,Malbec and Petit Verdot.On the nose, you'll find ripe blackberry, black currant, and cedar notes. On the palate, this wine is full-bodied and complex with dark fruit and spice flavors and a smooth and lingering finish. Enjoy this Meritage with a hearty steak or a rich mushroom-based dish.

EXPERT RATING

4.0

DRINKING WINDOW

Now

2026

Profile

Sweetness:

Dry

Lusciously Sweet

Alcohol:

High

No/Low

Very High

Intensity:

Pronounced

Subtle

Powerful

Body:

Rich

Light Bodied

Full Bodied

Acidity:

Refreshing

Soft

Crisp

Tannin:

Grippy

No Tannin

Grippy

GRAPES (5)

Cabernet Sauvignon

Merlot

ORIGINS

Winery: Dry Creek Vineyard

Region: Sonoma

Sonoma County is a renowned wine region located in the northern part of California, USA. It is known for producing high-quality wines from a variety of grapes, including Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Zinfandel. The region is home to over 400 wineries and is a popular destination for wine tourism.

CUSTOMER RATING

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