What makes a meritage

This wine has a tobacco, leathery, and rich oaky vanilla flavor that turns almost smoky on the palate. Santa Cruz wines tend to have a more linear quality to the earth, producing a balanced wine between plush and dark fruits. A full-bodied red blend, this award-winning bottle has been aging for over two years in French and European oaks, producing that strong berry and anise aromas perfect for aging. Have a wine-related question you'd like answered?

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