1999 Winemaker's Handprint Merlot
Mendocino County
We opened a 1999 Magnum on 10/28/2026 to check in on its evolution, and wow—it still has plenty of vibrant life. Expect red fruit notes like pomegranate, cranberry, and ripe cherry, layered with Mendocino's classic alpine, dusty, and rustic character. We sourced a bunch of fruit from Gary Dodd in Mendocino back in the ’90s, and we were thrilled to recently stumble upon a few cases of these magnums. The older wines we've tasted from that vineyard lately have been outstanding. All of us at Meeker agree that this wine will be perfect with turkey and cranberry sauce this Thanksgiving season.
1999 Winemaker's Handprint Merlot
Mendocino County
We opened a 1999 Magnum on 10/28/2026 to check in on its evolution, and wow—it still has plenty of vibrant life. Expect red fruit notes like pomegranate, cranberry, and ripe cherry, layered with Mendocino's classic alpine, dusty, and rustic character. We sourced a bunch of fruit from Gary Dodd in Mendocino back in the ’90s, and we were thrilled to recently stumble upon a few cases of these magnums. The older wines we've tasted from that vineyard lately have been outstanding. All of us at Meeker agree that this wine will be perfect with turkey and cranberry sauce this Thanksgiving season.
