Our Wines - Tasting Notes

2006 Meritage - "Lineage Blend"

The paths of heredity in the wolf pack are the purest symbol of a tightly woven thread of existence that wolves share. The Grey Wolf spirit was founded on this ideal. The lineage blend is a tribute to the legacy of the Barton family winemakers, past, present and future.

The 2006 Meritage is true collaboration of Bordeaux varietals married together in a rich, Californian style. Extended barrel age fosters a wine with an extraordinary mouthfeel and complexity. Aromatics of anise and chocolate lead to blackberry front. Soft notes of vanilla and earth carry through to a deep toasty finish. This is an elegant wine with incredible lasting power.

Technical Notes

Harvest Date: October 10th to Nov. 4th
Ph: 3.65
Varietal: 50% Cabernet Sauvignon 20% Malbec 10% Cabernet Franc 10% Merlot 10% Petite Verdot

Barrel Program: French, American and Hungarian
70% New 30% Neutral
28 Months
Bottling Date: January 9th, 2009
Alcohol: 14.6%