While there are times when my inexpensive wine experiment falls flat on its face, Hahn Estates Meritage is one that is definitely standing tall. In one word…Yum!
The color in the glass is a deep dark red with aromas of toasty oak and vanilla swirling around the glass. High intense flavors of spice and blackberry flavors combine perfectly with high tannins making the wine dry and delectable and me a very happy wine drinker.
Technical stuff:
Vintage: 2007
Varietal: Meritage
Appellation: Central Coast
Acid: .62gm/100ml
PH: 3.68
Alcohol: 14.5%
Located in Montery County, CA, the Hahn Estate vineyards were originally a horse ranch called Smith Ranch and a cattle ranch called Hook Ranch. Taking advantage of the optimal location, the neighbors started Smith and Hook winery releasing their first vintage in 1980. In 1991 Nicolas Hahn created the Hahn Estates brand. In German, “Hahn” means “Rooster” and for this reason a rooster represents the Hahn Estates. The winery is now known as Hahn Estates / Smith & Hook Winery as a tribute to the early years of the winery.
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The color in the glass is a deep dark red with aromas of toasty oak and vanilla swirling around the glass. High intense flavors of spice and blackberry flavors combine perfectly with high tannins making the wine dry and delectable and me a very happy wine drinker.
Technical stuff:
Vintage: 2007
Varietal: Meritage
Appellation: Central Coast
Acid: .62gm/100ml
PH: 3.68
Alcohol: 14.5%
Located in Montery County, CA, the Hahn Estate vineyards were originally a horse ranch called Smith Ranch and a cattle ranch called Hook Ranch. Taking advantage of the optimal location, the neighbors started Smith and Hook winery releasing their first vintage in 1980. In 1991 Nicolas Hahn created the Hahn Estates brand. In German, “Hahn” means “Rooster” and for this reason a rooster represents the Hahn Estates. The winery is now known as Hahn Estates / Smith & Hook Winery as a tribute to the early years of the winery.
2010© Kellie Stargaard. All Rights Reserved.
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We Love the Hahn Meritage! I make a magically delicious wine syrop out of it that is good on anything you put it on!http://www.brixchicks.com/2009/01/wbw-53-breakfast-wine-liza-cooks.html
ReplyDeleteThis is my absolute favorite wine to drink. With a score of 91 and a price tag under $15, it truly is the best Merlot on the market.
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