| Rating | 90 |
| Style | Red |
| Variety | Malbec |
| Vintage | 2021 |
| Appellation |
Russian River Valley Sonoma County North Coast California USA |
| ABV | 14.5% |
| Price | $54.00 |
| Print Shelf Talker | |
| Reviewed By | |
| Reviewed | 2025-02-11 |
Perfect For
Dinner With The Parents, Drinking Outside the Lines, Steak Dinner
Drink If You Like
Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec , Merlot
Merriam Vineyards Lower Pond Malbec 2021 Review
Peter and Diana Merriam fell in love with Sonoma 24 years ago and decided to take the plunge and fix up an aging property and bring it back to life. They also love the French winemaking style and aim to achieve this in the Russian River Valley. Speaking of French wine, their Malbec is wonderful. It’s fully oaked — but very well-balanced — on the nose. The palate offers deep, dark fruit notes of blackberries and plums with an even mouthfeel.
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