MERIDIAN MERLOT, CALIFORNIA Bottle:12 An ideal accompaniment to lamb

An ideal accompaniment to lamb cutlets

95 Points James Suckling This is very vinous with dried-strawberry

With its elegant and racy fruit and its fullness

Complex layered flavors of blackberry

This superbly fruity style of Priorat is gaining in reputation through radical modification of winemaking techniques

MERIDIAN MERLOT, CALIFORNIA Bottle:12 An ideal accompaniment to lambSince its founding in 1988, Meridian Vineyards has become synonymous with the California lifestyle and great tasting, award winning wines. Meridian produces wines that express the distinct character of the Central Coasts growing regions. The cool coastal influenced climate of these vineyards has yielded wines of phenomenal quality for Meridian, and respected publications such as Wine Spectator continue to champion the winery as a value leader.