The Meeker Vineyard Mixed Reds

Tasting notes & discussion 49

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Typically $30 - $40/bottle from The Meeker Vineyard
Vintage 2014 Z-S-M Red Blend from Sonoma County, 2017 Merlot from Alexander Valley, 2018 Zinfandel from Dry Creek Valley, and 2014 Syrah from Dry Creek Valley
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About The Meeker Vineyard
Located in Geyersville, CA and founded in 1984, The Meeker Vineyard originally specialized in Zinfandel, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Chardonnay. The winery’s tasting room is currently located inside a Geyersville Bank building that’s over a century old. Founded by Charles and Molly Meeker in the mid 80’s, second generation winemaker Lucas Meeker now acts as the Head Winemaker while Molly is President. Sadly, Charles passed away earlier this year, but will be remembered for his storied career as a lawyer, movie producer, studio executive, and of course, the patriarch of Meeker.

Dr. Bunsen Honeydew and Meeker

TASTING NOTES:
Zinfandel - “The wine opens with raspberry and blackberry fruit and dustings of star anise and clove. The palate shows depth to the fruit character with layers of juicy raspberry and high-toned streaks of orchids, eucalyptus, and a dusty cocoa. The structure is plush and builds quietly to a juicy and racy finish. To be frank, this is the new-school-est Meeker Zin we’ve ever released, but it knows its heritage. This wine’s strength aligns it with earlier enjoyment; its really primed for drinking now and for the next two years but could sit for 10-12.” (AbV 14.9%)

Syrah - “On the nose, the wine exhibits notes of blackberry compote with mint leaves, red dirt, dusty stone, cloves and eucalyptus. A playful and high-volume mid-palate slides away with elegant length to the finish. This wine is really showing well right now and will continue to develop for another 5-10 years.” (AbV 14.8%)

Merlot - “This wine revolves around a red fruit core of raspberries and black cherries enveloped in a caramel blanket of oak. Hints of cigar box and leather compliment a round, bright palate that, while big, remains light on its feet and friendly. The finish carries the oaky character into a broad, medium plus finish that closes with acidity. This is a Merlot that will happily accompany a rack of ribs or a cassoulet. While this will age for at least a decade, it wants to be enjoyed in the next 1-3 years.” (AbV 14.8%)

Z-S-M - “On the nose the wine has a dusty, earthy layer covering dried tart cherries and Fuji apple skins. Weaving through this melange is a brambly streak that connects the wine’s nose to its palate. The fruit character on the palate evolves into firm plums and fig held up by a solid but evolved acidity. This acidity highlights a minerality and granite character nestled between the mid-palate and the finish. Though this blend is ready now with its bottle-aged head start, it will continue to develop for at least 5-7 years.” (AbV 14.7%, 44.4% Zinfandel 33.3% Syrah 22.3% Merlot)

TANGENTIALLY RELATED FACT to help you make conversation over this wine:
Dr. Bunsen Honeydew debuted on The Muppet Show without an assistant, but Beaker soon joined him in his dangerous experiments. Beaker has been maimed in perhaps every way conceivable. BUT, he keeps getting back up. That’s dedication. Also, in a British poll from the early 2000’s, they voted the pair as the best cinematic scientists over the likes of Spock, so, there you go.

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Honeydew.

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