The 2019 TADDEI Meritage, named for the linking of two words Merit and Heritage, is true to context of which is named. This wine is a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon 78%, Merlot 12%, Petite Verdot 6% and Malbec 4%.  This is a medium bodied wine with tremendous character. The aromatics are complex with notes of red cherry, crushed pencil lead, plum violet and black cherries.  The pallet is a complex amalgamation of black cherries, plum, blueberry, leather, and a touch of cinnamon. The 2019 Meritage Has a persistent finish with notes of current, leather and crushed herb.  This is a great food wine, or wine to open when having a great conversation with friends.

2019 Meritage

The 2020 TADDEI Wines Barbera is grown at Pauli Ranch in the historic winegrowing region of Redwood Valley in Mendocino County. With multiple vintages of this wine under our belt, we are truly happy with the Barbera fruit from Pauli Ranch, as it never disappoints. The 2020 Barbera is a full bodied Barbera with wonderful aromas of berries and crushed violets.  The 2020 Barbera is a powerful and complex wine, with big berry compote flavors and black stone fruit with notes of Strawberry, Bing cherry and baking spice. The 2020 is deep, rich and fruity. This is a full-bodied, fruit forward wine and excites from start to finish.

2020 Barbera, Pauli Ranch, Mendocino 

2021 Meritage, Catherine&#39;s Blend, Mustard Hill, Oakville

The 2021 GSM is a rich and balanced with soft tannin structure. It has a depth to the wine that is consistent with Syrah but is finessed with the complexity of the grenache and Mouvedre.  The show chocolatey notes and brimming with aromas of bright fruit aromatics of blackberry, cherry, and notes of Toffee and Tobacco. Dark purple to red in color, with a pallet both rich and dense with big strawberry and elderberry notes. 15% Grenache, 77% Syrah, and 8% Mourvèdre 


2021 GSM

As the word implies, the 2021 TADDEI Stratification is a representation of three different vineyards, from the different elevations and geological zones within the Dry Creek Valley.  From the eastern ridge-top is the Ionnatti Vineyard with boomer loam soil, the Colline Vineyard resting on the bench with manzanita loam and finally the valley floor Integrity Vineyard with yolo loam.  Three distinctly different vineyards, each providing its unique representation of the Dry Creek experience.  On the nose the wine is quite floral and fruity expressing violet, intense aromas of raspberry with underlying notes of Tayberry and pomegranate. The wine is consistent from beginning to end with pure berry notes all the way through to the finish. Supple, smooth, with a strong berry thread from front to back and delicious with each taste. 

2021 Zinfandel, Stratification, Dry Creek Valley

Intentionally made on the lighter side with a focus on food, the 2018 Sangiovese holds true to the characteristics of this classic wine.  The nose shows a lovely expression of cherry cola and strawberry notes that bolstered by leather and tobacco with some crushed herbs to round it out. The pallet is light to medium bodied for my style of winemaking, but the texture is silky and seductive.  This wine is a classic Sangiovese with notes of cherry, strawberry and plum in your mouth.  This wine finished off with soft and subtle notes of herbs and dried fruit.

2019 Meritage

Suggested Products

2020 Barbera, Pauli Ranch, Mendocino

2021 Meritage, Catherine's Blend, Mustard Hill, Oakville

2021 GSM

2021 Zinfandel, Stratification, Dry Creek Valley

2018 Sangiovese, Lot Two, Giannecchini Vineyard, Mendocino County

2019 Meritage

2020 Barbera, Pauli Ranch, Mendocino

2021 Meritage, Catherine&#39;s Blend, Mustard Hill, Oakville

2021 GSM

2021 Zinfandel, Stratification, Dry Creek Valley

2018 Sangiovese, Lot Two, Giannecchini Vineyard, Mendocino County

2021 Meritage, Catherine's Blend, Mustard Hill, Oakville