The 2018 WineSmith Meritage (crafted by iconic winemaker Clark Smith) is a critically acclaimed, traditionally styled California Bordeaux blend. Experts and enthusiasts consistently praise it for its deep, dark cherry fruit, balanced acidity, and seamless, mouth-coating finish with touches of pomegranate and blood orange.
The 2018 vintage was aged to develop soft tannins and complex aromatics, making it an ideal companion for roasted meats or aged cheeses. Its profile leans toward a "Eurocentric" style rather than a heavy, over-extracted California red, meaning it is built to age gracefully for years.
