Reviews & Ratings

2008 Merriam Vineyards Petit Verdot "Stemach Vineyard"

Winery: Merriam Vineyards

Vintage: 2008

Wine Name/Vineyard: "Stemach Vineyard"

Wine Category: Petit Verdot

Grape blend: 100% Petit Verdot

Bottle size: 750 ml

Region: Sonoma Valley

State or country: CA

Price: $45

Cases produced: 45

KWG Score: 93 (based on 1 review)

Ken's Wine Rating: Very Good+ (93)

Review date: March 3, 2013

Wine Review: This opaque and midnight blue colored Petit Verdot from Merriam is terrific! It opens with a very attractive blueberry jam bouquet and a hint of blackberry. On the palate, this wine is full bodied, balanced, and very rich. The flavor profile is a delicious blackberry with notes of black current and licorice. I also detected hints of black pepper. The finish is dry and its medium tannins make it food friendly now. This Petit Verdot would pair well with a New York strip steak. If you love Petit Verdot, this is a great example of how well it can be made. (Available via the wine club or at the winery only) Enjoy – Ken

Winemaker Notes: Not Available

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