Varietal: 57% Cabernet Sauvignon, 29% Petit Verdot, 14% Merlot
Region: Northern Virginia
Country: U.S.
Year: 2011
Price: $29
Winery Review: This reserve blend is highlighted by three varietals each offering distinct nuances. Aged in 50% new French and American oak, the wine exhibits all the characters of a classic Bordeaux style blend. A complexity of aromas that feature berries, toasted oak, vanilla and spice are backed by a moderately tannic, but well rounded wine.
Personal Review: The Barns Meritage had a lovely nose of berries and toasted almonds. From the nose alone, I got a warm and cozy feeling. I am always excited to try blends because I feel like more times then less, all of the different varietals complement each other more so than a pure varietal, and The Barns Meritage proved this to be accurate. The berry flavors made an appearance in the taste of this wine, and overall it had a hint of dryness, but not overwhelmingly so. Again, this was a very nice, well rounded wine.
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