2006 David Arthur Meritaggio- USA, California, Napa Valley (8/14/2009)
WIML87-88
Tasted August 14, 2009 at the winery.
Dark garnet color in the glass, clear hue throughout. Nose of smoke, thistle and currants. Flavors of cranberries, berries and a dash of cherry on the clipped finish. Light to medium acidity, light to medium tannins, medium body. Drink over the short term. (88 pts.)
I can certainly see that. Especially based on this experience. However, based on a premature tasting of the 2007 1147 I’m thinking his new winemaker has things on track for the better.
A friend brought over a bottle of the 2011 over the weekend which we had with taco salad. It was better than I expected, pretty good red fruit, not cloying at all. Seems to be a Bordeaux blend with Sangiovese tossed in there too. Enjoy now. Kind of anti QPR from what I understand though.