Pico & Vine Meritage 2013

Lush bing cherries, earthiness, vanilla with hints of orange blossom make for a delicious and special wine. On the palate, supple tannins combine with extended red cherry and French oak-infused caramel and spice. The flavors are ripe and elegant and carefully balanced with the acidity.

The 2013 growing season got off to a fast start in April and never really slowed down until mid-September. The season began early, with a warm and dry spring, and the weather stayed absolutely beautiful all the way through an early harvest. Best of all, the season was warm enough and early enough to bring all grapes to delicious full ripeness without weather mishaps. The fruit was able to ripen slowly and develop excellent color and good flavors, while still holding onto to a decent level of acidity.