Wednesday, November 25, 2009

2007 Hahn Estate "MERITAGE" (Central Coast, Cal.)


This was a soft, pleasurable red. I'm guessing there is a lot of Merlot in the blend (the label doesn't say what it is).


Nearly saturated black ruby. Soft, sweet, ripe nose of blackberry syrup and smoky balsa wood. Round, ripe, and soft, with mouthfilling and satisfying (if not complex) flavors of blackberries and smoke, with a tad bit of pencil lead. Long, soft, ripe finish with a barely noticeable level of very soft tannin. 87. Not sure how much this cost as it was a gift.
PS -- Hahn website indicates this is blend of 31% Merlot, 31% Cabernet Sauvignon, 17% Petit Verdot, 12% Malbec, and 9% Cabernet Franc.


1 comment:

Anonymous said...

Thanks, Tom. The Meritage is a favorite of mine as well...I work for Hahn Family Wines (in sales). The breakdown on varietals you have listed is correct. The bottle usually goes for about $15. I love how this bordeaux blend goes with just about anything or all by itself.

Cheers.