2007 Conn Creek Anthology Meritage

2007 Conn Creek Anthology, Meritage*. This is a prime example of a beautiful California Meritage blend, with a deliciously sweet blueberry aroma coupled with smooth black fruit flavors with just the right touch of acidity and pepper on the body. This wine is full without being too bold, nice and balanced with a long, semi-dry finish. It is elegant and just complex enough.

This photo was taken at one of my favourite local gastropubs. Their selections are fantastic and I am consistently pleased with the quality of their wine service. I feel that many other venues can take service lessons from this crew. At Chapter One: the modern local, Downtown Santa Ana.

*Meritage is a California wine based on a Bordeaux-style blend, meaning it is a mix of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Malbec, Petit Verdot and Cabernet Franc. (The five traditional varieties from Bordeaux, France)