TRINCHERO NAPA VALLEY
Main Street Cabernet Sauvignon
Mario's Reserve Meritage
Vista Montone Pinot Noir
Chicken Ranch Merlot
Petit Verdot
Stagecoach Cabernet Sauvignon
Chicken Ranch Cabernet Sauvignon
Mary's Sauvignon Blanc
Day Break Block Merlot
Cabernet Franc
TRINCHERO FAMILY
2005 Mario's Reserve Meritage
Our 2005 Meritage features Cabernet Sauvignon from three different vineyard locations in St. Helena, including the distinguished Lewelling Vineyard. The foundation for the wine was created with Cab and Petit Verdot from our Main Street Vineyard in St. Helena. We also incorporated fruit harvested from merlot vines from the Day Break Block of our Vista Montone Vineyard in the hills of southern Napa Valley overlooking San Francisco Bay.
WINEMAKING
After a cold pre-soak, the grapes were fermented using the rack-and-return method (delestage) favored by leading Bordeaux chateaux. In addition to increasing color and flavor, this process allows for the removal of seeds, which reduces astringency and produces more supple tannins. To further soften tannins and create a more generous texture, the wine was exposed to air during fermentation and barrel aging.
WINEMAKER NOTES
Beautiful garnet in color, our 2005 Meritage begins with aromas of cedar and sandalwood which lead into flavors of dried cranberries and raspberry briar patch. Well balanced, with crisp acidity the finish is smooth and full of creamy sweet oak.
CHEF NOTES
Try it with our Chefs’ grilled Free-Range Beef Tenderloin and Wild Mushrooms over Gorgonzola Polenta.
WINE INFORMATION
Wine Information
Composition: 77% Cabernet Sauvignon, 13% Merlot, 10% Petit Verdot
Oak: 93% French, 5% Hungarian, 2% American; 62% new
Alcohol: 14.75%
T.A.: .62g/100ml
Cases: 4000 6-packs
Release Date: October 2007
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Download the Tasting Notes for the 2004 Meritage
