COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2013
GRAPE
Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot, Cabernet Franc, Malbec
PRODUCER
Trader Joe's
REGION
California
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Mid - Pronounced
Tannins
Medium - High
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Trader Joe's Grand Reserve Lot #63 Meritage is a limited-release, seasonal Bordeaux-style blend sourced from a prestigious, undisclosed estate in the Napa Valley. Under Trader Joe's unique private-label model, premium wineries with excess inventory sell high-quality juice under strict non-disclosure agreements. This allows consumers to access estate-quality Napa wines, which would normally retail for $30 to $50+, at an exceptional value.
ALCOHOL
14.5%
AVG. PRICE
€12
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
YES
When to drink
Passed
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Sourced from a high-end, confidential Napa Valley winery to protect their premium brand pricing.
Fact 02
The 2013 vintage in Napa Valley is widely celebrated as one of the finest of the decade, producing grapes of exceptional concentration.
Fact 03
Aged for 22 months in French oak and held for 4 years before release, an extraordinary aging regimen for a wine at this price point.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
This Meritage is crafted using traditional Bordeaux vinification methods and aged in French oak barrels for 22 months. Following its extensive barrel aging, the wine was held back for an additional 4 years of bottle aging before its late 2016/early 2017 retail release, allowing the bold dark fruit flavors, structured tannins, and oak spices to integrate beautifully.
