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Meadowcroft 2005 Estate Grown Cabernet Sauvignon (Mount Veeder)
- Cellar Selection
- $56
This is a big, powerfully constructed mountain Cab. Right now, it’s noticeable for the impact of the tannins, which are hard and astringent. They complicate the massive black currant, cassis, mineral and cedar flavors. The richness won’t go away while you age the wine and wait for some sediment to fall out. Best after 2011.
— S.H.
(4/1/2009)
Meadowcroft 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon (Mount Veeder)
- $60
Nearing the age of four years, this Cabernet remains hefty in tannins, but it’s not undrinkable, because those tannins are soft and lush. In fact, they’re an integral part of the network that makes the wine so interesting, which also includes the classic Cabernet flavors of blackberries and cassis. Drink this elegant wine over the next six years.
— S.H.
(6/1/2012)
Meadowcroft 2006 Estate Grown Cabernet Sauvignon (Mount Veeder)
- $56
A good wine, although not up there with the ’05. But it could improve with a few years of age. Right now, it’s tannic, sharp and fresh in blackberries, cherries and rich oak, with a touch of milk chocolate.
— S.H.
(12/31/2009)
Meadowcroft 2007 Syrah (Sonoma County)
- $34
Give this wine a brief decant to let it breathe and mellow. After a while, it’s soft and lush, with rich flavors of blackberries, dark chocolate, pepper and sweet cedar. Drink now.
— S.H.
(11/1/2011)
Meadowcroft 2010 Borden Ranch Riesling (Lodi)
- $26
Tom Meadowcroft’s second label, Thomas Henry, is also sourcing from Borden Ranch in Lodi, as is his slightly higher-priced, lower-alcohol Riesling under the Meadowcroft name. This one not as as fragrant at first, more austere, but fully inviting wih melon, honey and pear. Thai food would be the perfect pairing.
— V.B.
(12/1/2011)
Meadowcroft 2007 Viognier (Sonoma County)
- Online Exclusive
- $26
Creamy and fruity, this Viognier has forward flavors of pineapples, limes, ripe green apples, vanilla, honey and cinnamon spice, balanced with crisp acidity, and totally dry on the finish. It’s an easy, enjoyable wine.
— S.H.
(4/1/2009)
Meadowcroft 2009 Zinfandel (Sonoma County)
- Online Exclusive
- $28
Blended with a splash of Sangiovese and Petite Sirah, presumably for complexity, this is a flavorful wine. It’s forward in raspberries, cherries, cola and spices. It’s also soft, sweet and simple. Drink up.
— S.H.
(6/1/2012)
Meadowcroft 2010 Viognier (Sonoma County)
- $28
A fairly predictable Viognier, with ripe tropical fruit, buttercream and spice flavors. But it’s a little off in texture, with some green, minty tannins.
— S.H.
(12/1/2011)
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