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2005
Sly Dog Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon ~ 2007
Red Côte Rosé ~ 2007 "Seven Artisans" Petite Sirah
The 2006 Seven Artisan’s Meritage was meticulously crafted
by winemaking
partner Jeffrey A. Miller. In 2005, Jeff Miller of Napa,
California, became a wine grape
grower. Along with his wife Beryl, they have a 34-acre vineyard
under cultivation in
adjacent Suisun Valley. As with many growers before him,
it didn’t take very long before
the desire to taste the pure expression of what he was growing,
and how it would
perform as a wine under his watchful eye, took over. By
2006, as a budding winemaker,
Jeff Miller and his partner Richard Burnley released their
first vintage under the label of
2004 Sly Dog Cellars. Their next wine released was 2007
Red Côte Rosé.
Technical Information:
| Variety: |
89.5% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon, 0.25%
Malbec, and
0.25% Petite Verdot |
| Alcohol: |
14.1% |
| pH: |
3.50 |
| T.A.: |
5.7 g/l |
| Production: |
1,525 cases |
Winemaker Notes:
The 2006 Meritage is a blend of Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon,
with small amounts of
Petite Verdot and Malbec. It is a well structured wine with
good acidity and dark fruit that
pairs well with richer foods, especially lamb, beef, and
even game. It was bottled in
September 2008, and released on March 20, 2009.
Food & Wine Pairing:
Pair with Cuban Style Picadillo, Roast Prime Rib of Beef,
or Sirloin of Lamb with Black
Currant and Juniper Berry Sauce.
Suggested Retail: $17.99 |
