David Stare was the first vintner in California to produce a wine with "Meritage" on the label. The 2019 vintage is a full and complex wine that’s an absolute pleasure to drink. Aromas of plum and blackberry waft from the glass. As the wine opens up, it reveals aromas of cardamom, coriander and cedar. On the palate, the wine is plush with soft tannins and full of luxuriant flavors of black cherry, blueberry, vanilla, white pepper, clove and mocha. The finish is seamless and well-integrated. This wine will age beautifully and develop in the bottle for years to come.