Country: US / California
Variety: Meritage
Winery: Cameron Hughes / Lot 426 Red Hen Ranch
Merlot heavily dominates this Right Bank-style wine, with Cabernet Sauvignon accounting for only 11% of the blend. That accounts for the softness and the domination of cherries, red currants and violets. The acidity is mouthwatering. It’s an easy-drinking wine, with some aspirations to complexity.