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Meander 2005 Morisoli Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon (Rutherford)
- $100
Outstanding. Ultra-ripe and lush, but very dry, showing powerful, long hangtime flavors of black and red sour cherries, currants, violets and cedar, wrapped into dense, melted tannins. Almost Porty, but stops short of overripeness to finish with dramatic richness. The vineyard is adjacent to Rubicon’s, in the heart of the Rutherford bench.
— S.H.
(6/1/2009)
Meander 2007 Morisoli Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon (Rutherford)
- Cellar Selection
- Online Exclusive
- $120
Such are the tannins in this 100% Cab that it demands cellar time. It’s really shut down and astringent in youth, which emphasizes the dryness. But it’s very fine, with a solid core of ripe black cherry fruit that will express its sweetness when the tannins melt away. Winemaker Amy Aiken is really showing her stuff with this polished ager. Best 2013–2019.
— S.H.
(12/1/2010)
Meander 2006 Morisoli Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon (Rutherford)
- Cellar Selection
- $100
This very fine Cabernet wants a little time in the cellar. Right now, it’s tight in tannins, with some acidic bitterness in the finish. The flavors are of black currants and smoky new oak. The Morisoli Vineyard has been home to very good, ageable bottlings from the likes of Sequoia Grove and Elyse, but in the last few years, Meander has expressed its terroir best…
— S.H.
(9/1/2010)
Meander 2008 Morisoli Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon (Rutherford)
- Cellar Selection
- $120
Continues Meander’s great track record with this bottling. Sweet, toasty new oak and ripe flavors of cherries and cocoa combine to give this Cabernet irresistible deliciousness. It’s as sweet as a fruit tart, but fully dry on the finish. Meanwhile, firm, dusty tannins give it a pleasurable resistance, suggesting time in the cellar. Give it a good 6–7 years.
— S.H.
(7/1/2011)
Meander 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley)
- $65
A beautiful Cabernet that combines a firm texture with lush, accessible flavors of blackberries, cassis, chocolate and cedar. Finishes with sturdy tannins and a hit of minerals. Elegant now, and should gain traction over the next 6–8 years.
— S.H.
(7/1/2011)
Meander 2006 Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley)
- $65
Made in a drier, more elegant style than many other Napa Cabs, this polished bottling can be described as Bordeaux-esque. Its blackberry and currant flavors are grounded in a cedary structure of earth and herbs. Great for a wine list. Drink this fine wine now and through 2014.
— S.H.
(9/1/2010)
Meander 2007 Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley)
- Online Exclusive
- $65
A beautiful 100% Cabernet that comes from Rutherford and St. Helena. It’s soft and dry and ultrarich, with blackberry, cherry, licorice, cola, spice and smoky new oak flavors. Seems best now and through 2014.
— S.H.
(12/1/2010)
Meander 2009 Morisoli Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon (Rutherford)
- Cellar Selection
- Online Exclusive
- $125
Hard, stringy tannins give a tough astringency to this 100% Cabernet. Partly they’re from grape skins and partly from 100% new oak barrels. There’s a huge core of black currants, however, and the finish is dry and balanced. Will it age? Almost certainly. Give it at least eight years in a good cellar, and it could go well beyond that.
— S.H.
(5/1/2013)
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