Thursday night Pris wanted to open a new bottle of wine. We had a little of the Tres Picos Granacha left, but I figured why not. She'd already selected Estancia's 2007 Reserve Paso Robles Meritage which was another great recommendation from Mike Jones of Jones Liquor.
This wine was a fantastic blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Petit Verdot. As stated in the title, this is an exceptionally smooth wine. I went through my first glass in nothing flat simply because it was so good. The Meritage contained rich full berries on the nose and palate. Dark fruit and cherries dominate the palate, through the richness of the fruit there is a subtle sweetness that provides an excellent balance to the wine. This wine has excellent structure and the smooth tannins aid a long dry finish that lingers nicely. Let this wine breathe for an hour or so, you won't be disappointed in the wait.Thursday we paired the Estancia with a Serrano Jamon and Manchego sandwich, hummus, tzatziki, and olives. Then tonight, we polished it off with Azteca soup, tocinetas, and a steak and mushroom crepe. The Meritage went flawlessly with everything, and its probably a great accompaniment to just about any meal due to the exceptional blending.
We picked up this particular wine at Jones Liquor some time back, and to be fair I don't think he had too many bottles left. This bottle costs about $30. If you go to Jones Liquor and they're out, you can find it online. However, you can always ask Mike Jones for a recommendation based on this wine and you won't be disappointed. For more information on the Meritage and other wines by Estancia you can go to: http://www.estanciaestates.com/index.php
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