11
Feb
2009
2005 Meritage, Bodega Benegas
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Category: Wine Review
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The wine is 65 pesos at the winery.
Appearance: deep ruby/slight purple hute core -> ruby rim
Nose: medium+ intensity with aromas of violets, floral, red fruit (cherry, plum), earth, slight leather
Palate: high acidity; medium+ fine-grained tannins; medium concentration; medium+ alcohol; medium+ length; flavors of pomegranite, dry cherry, mineryal, red cherry.
Quality: good to excellent, drink now but could hold for 2 to 3 years.