Seven Artisians Meritage 2006

Served With: Barbecue

Five Things: magenta, smoke, damask rose, black cherry, solid tannins

COO: Suisun Valley, California

Notes: A blend of 89.5% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon, 0.25% Malbec, and 0.25% Petite Verdot, this wine has some solid structure behind it and enough acidity to cut through the smokey slabs of barbecue.

Website: Seven Artisians

Rating: Very Good

Tags: Suisun Valley, California, Mertiage, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec, Petite Verdot, 2006