2021 Winemaker's Handprint Merlot
Sonoma County—California
14.8% Alcohol by Volume
In the beginning, we put our handprints on these bottles so everyone would know it was a Meeker Merlot - big, fruit-forward, full-bodied, and with tannic structure for days. Now you know what kind of wine this is! But we keep handprinting because the bottles are just so darned gorgeous.
And this 2021 Winemaker’s Handprint Merlot is a classic. Dark fruit like currants and cherries marry on the nose with hints of toffee and caramel. The wine explodes on your palate with more cherries, and hints of the best strawberry rhubarb pie you’ve ever had. There’s no shortage of subtle, toasty oak and big, powerful tannins throughout the palate and finish of this wine. This 2021 Handprint will age beautifully and develop more richness and roundness for years to come.
92 Points. Aroma of cocoa, coffee and cherries dominate the nose of this Merlot, while the palate displays flavors of concentrated raspberry, clove and black pepper, as well as neatly balanced tannin and acidity. Rest this in the cellar for five to seven years, then enjoy with roasted gamebirds or pork. - Tom Capo, Wine Enthusiast
