Reviews & Ratings

2014 Merriam Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon "Gloeckner-Turner Ranch"

Winery: Merriam Vineyards

Vintage: 2014

Wine Name/Vineyard: "Gloeckner-Turner Ranch"

Wine Category: Cabernet Sauvignon

Grape blend: 100% Cabernet Sauvignon

Bottle size: 750 ml

Region: Rockpile

State or country: CA

Price: $65

Cases produced: 227

KWG Score: 90.5 (based on 2 reviews)

Ken's Wine Rating: Very Good+ (90)

Review date: September 28, 2018

Wine Review: This opaque and midnight purple colored Cabernet Sauvignon from Rockpile opens with a fragrant black currant bouquet with a hint of boysenberry and oak. On the palate, this wine is full bodied, balanced and juicy. The flavor profile is a tasty red currant and cherry-cola blend with notes of boysenberry and oak. The finish is dry and its flavors and well-managed tannins sail away nicely. The Panel suggested we pair this Cab with a filet mignon. Enjoy – KWGTP

Winemaker Notes: Deep garnet-purple colored, the 2014 Cabernet Sauvignon Gloeckner-Turner Ranch has a rather broody nose of crushed black plums and black currants with hints of bay leaves, earth, cloves and cigar box. Medium-bodied with great finesse and expression in the mouth, the lively fresh black berry and herbal flavors are well-framed by ripe, grainy tannins, finishing long and with a spring in its step. Drink it over the next 15+ years.

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