2010 Trinchero Meritage Napa

(92 Points) Trinchero’s Cabernet Sauvignon-based 2010 Red Blend Meritage is gorgeous. Clean underlying veins of minerality frame the fruit in this deep, expressive red. Smoke, tobacco and incense develop in the glass, adding further complexity and nuance. This deep, meaty red can be enjoyed now or cellared for up to a decade-plus. There is no shortage of personality here. The 2010 is 80% Cabernet Sauvignon, 9% Petit Verdot, 8% Merlot and 3% Cabernet Franc. Anticipated maturity: 2014-2025. Wine Advocate #204, Dec 2012