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Merriam Vineyards
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Owners–Born in New England –Diana in Massachusetts and Peter in Maine– Peter and Diana Merriam have had a love of wine for over twenty years. Little did they think when they met at a New England college that their decision to honeymoon in France would be the beginning of a life long passion for wine. On that first visit to France they started collecting wine, a hobby they have continued, which has resulted in a wine cellar consisting of over 4,000 bottles. They have been back to Bordeaux and Burgundy numerous times as well as other wine growing regions. Their love of wine and wine making culminated in the purchase of a vineyard in the Russian River Valley, which they named Windacre Vineyard after their home in Maine where the Merriams and their children spend their summers. Peter Merriam’s knowledge of wine and his many years experience as a successful wine retailer in Massachusetts made owning a vineyard and making wine under the Merriam label the next step in a long relationship with grapes and wine.
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Cabernet Sauvignon
Deep purple color with currant, blackberry and bittersweet chocolate in the nose. Flavors of dried berries, black licorice and toasty oak on the palate. Abundant mouthfeel and balance throughout, the wine’s finish of blackberry and cassis is long and memorable. Twenty-four months in the barrel have lent this Cabernet refinement and finesse. Drinkable now but will age gracefully for 5-10 years.
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Cabernet Sauvignon
Deep purple color with currant, blackberry and bittersweet chocolate in the nose. Flavors of dried berries, black licorice and light toast on the palate. Abundant mouthfeel and balance throughout, the wine’s finish of blackberry and toasty oak is long and memorable. Twenty-four months in the barrel have lent this Cabernet refinement and finesse. Drinkable now but will age gracefully for 10-12 years.
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Cabernet Sauvignon
Deep purple color with currant, blackberry and bittersweet chocolate in the nose. Flavors of dried berries, black licorice and light toast on the palate. Abundant mouthfeel and balance throughout, the wine’s finish of blackberry and toasty oak is long and memorable. Twenty-four months in the barrel have lent this Cabernet refinement and finesse. Drinkable now but will age gracefully for 8-10 years.
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Jones Vineyard Cabernet Franc
Inviting in appearance with its dark ruby red color, the 2003 Merriam Vineyards “Jones Vineyard” Cabernet Franc brings scents of plum-violets and hints of light smoke and spice to the nose. Upon tasting, flavors of blueberry and currant on the palate give way to a thick and lasting finish of vanilla, sweetwood and a hint of coconut.
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Windacre Merlot
The 2001 Merriam Vineyards “Windacre Vineyard” Merlot tantalizes with aromas of black cherry, cedar, anise and cocoa. Upon tasting, flavors of ripe cherry, chocolate are enhanced by hints of vanilla and clove spice. The wine’s beautiful mouthfeel gives way to a lingering, still fruity finish and completes a truly satisfying, varietally true tasting experience.
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Windacre Merlot
The 2000 Merriam “Windacre” Merlot is a finely balanced and well-structured wine. Luscious aromas of dark berry fruit, plum and cassis are followed on the palate by notes of vanilla, nutmeg and cedar. Medium tannins give way to a flavorful finish. The wine drinks well now or will cellar for ten to fifteen years.
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