Heartland Vintage Wines, Inc.
Meeker Barberian 2002
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- Varietals: Zinfandel and Barbera
- Appellation: Sonoma County
- Alcohol: 15.8% by volume
Oak Program Mixed French and American Oak; about one-third new barrels.
Production 568 cases of 750 ml bottles; 45 cases of Magnums
Bottling Date September 16, 2003
Tasting Notes: There's only one adjective for this Meeker creation and
that's "BIG": Big aromas, big flavors, big fruit, big structure, big persistence.
The huge, blooming nose of blackberries and caramelized brown sugar is
followed by intense flavors of blueberry cream, cherry, black pepper and
vanilla, all wrapped in a bear hug of sweet French oak. Go ahead - dive in - it
can take it! It will pair terrifically with a thick hunk of beef crusty with a spicy
rub, a side of juicy Portobella mushrooms, and a willing wench or varlet.
