"Good deep red. Sexy, complex, mature aromas of redcurrant, mocha, leather, dried flowers, mint and game, with a suggestion of green pepper adding lift. Supple red berry and spice flavors are energized by slightly edgy acidity, but the firm tannins are ripe and harmonious. Nicely structured, suave, lightly saline wine with a restrained sweetness--and a very pleasant surprise in my tastings." -Stephen Tanzer
Robert Parker
RP87
"The 1994 Meritage displays a dark ruby/purple color, an aggressive overlay of vanillin-tinged new oak, a Spanish Rioja-like style with plenty of sexy, ripe berry fruit, but also outrageous levels of new oak. The oak may be too blatant for many readers, but I am giving the wine the benefit of the doubt because of the high quality, rich berry fruit. This wine is soft, round, and ideal for drinking over the next 7-10 years." -Robert M. Parker, Jr.
