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Meridian 2004 Pinot Grigio (California)
- Best Buy
- $10
As refreshingly crisp and clean as California PG gets, with brilliant acidity boosting vibrant flavors of kiwi, fig and pineapple. Best of all, the wine is totally dry.
— S.H.
(2/1/2006)
Meridian 1996 Coastal Reserve Pinot Noir (Santa Barbara County)
- $22
Quite deep black fruit, with herbs, earth, and green tea on the nose. Deep classic violets and blueberry fruit. Excellent mouthfeel, with tannins to lose. Will be even better in 2 years.
— W.E.
(10/1/1999)
Meridian 1999 Limited Release Chardonnay (Santa Barbara County)
- $22
Focus is what this wine is all about. The tropical fruit flavors are pinpointed. The acids are bright and sharp. The oaky overlay is spicy and pungent, and the finish is long and clean.
— S.H.
(12/15/2002)
Meridian 1998 Reserve Chardonnay (Edna Valley)
- $15
A seamless blend of fruit and oak come together in a rush of flavors: pineapple, coconut, vanilla, citrus and tropical fruits. The oak comes up a bit on the finish, but it’s long and smooth.
— W.E.
(6/1/2000)
Meridian 1998 Chardonnay (Santa Barbara County)
- Best Buy
- $10
Lovely tropical-fruit aromas, a medium to full mouthfeel, a palate of ripe Santa Barbara fruit, and the judicious use of oak make this a fine value leader. Easy to like and easy to find. Best Buy.
— M.M.
(11/15/1999)
Meridian 1998 Reserve Pinot Noir (Santa Barbara County)
- $22
From this always dependable producer comes this lovely, supple wine. There are plenty of bright, ripe raspberry, black-cherry and cola flavors nuanced by smoke and spice notes from oak. If it’s not terribly complex, it more than makes up for it with the liveliness of the acids, the balance and the silky harmony.
— S.H.
(12/15/2000)
Meridian 1999 Reserve Chardonnay (Edna Valley)
- Best Buy
- $14
Meridian does it again. A big, bold wine with well-etched tropical-fruit flavors, pronounced but balanced oak, and crisp, lively Central Coast acidity. This easy sipper offers plenty of flavor, and is a good value in oaky Chardonnay.
— S.H.
(12/15/2002)
Meridian 1998 Syrah (Paso Robles)
- Editors' Choice
- $15
Briary, wild berry fruit bears deep horsey, game, leather and pine accents in this full wine. The nose’s somewhat funky notes may challenge some, but add real complexity. A palate of blackberry, cocoa, anise and earth offers plenty of flavor and a pleasing roundness. Closes handsomely, with dusty tannins and an earthy note.
— W.E.
(10/1/2001)
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