Description
2021 Mountain Lion Meritage
Varietal: 52% Cabernet Sauvignon, 21% Petit Verdot, 18% Cabernet Franc, 9% Merlot
Appellation: Texas
Aging: 3 Months Stainless Steel Tanks + 18 Months American Oak
Alcohol: 14%
From time to time, the crossing of mountain lions at The Triple “R” Ranch & Winery is evidenced by prints visible after a hard rain. In order to be given the classification of Meritage (a combination of the words Merit and Heritage), this wine must adhere to very strict guidelines of blending specific varieties in the Bordeaux tradition. Our 2021 Mountain Lion Meritage is a blend of Cabernet, Malbec, Merlot, and Petit Verdot grapes with blackberry, currants, and toasty oak aromas. Pair this wine with braised pork chops with cranberry sauce, prime rib, pot roast with potatoes, rich cheeses, and more!
Look: Deep Ruby Colort
Smell: Rich aromas of blackberry, currants, and toasty oak
Taste: A full-bodied mouthfeel with rich, fierce tannins and notes of blackberry, cherry, and oak
Legend Of The Ranch Story: The rough and tumbled landscape of North Texas between Waco and the Red River is not unfamiliar territory to the Mountain Lion. From time to time, their crossing of The Triple R Ranch is evidenced by prints visible after a hard rain. The discovery of these sizable prints motivated the wine club to name their Meritage after this spirited beast. In order to be given the classification of Meritage (a combination of the words Merit and Heritage), this wine must adhere to very strict guidelines of blending specific varieties in the Bordeaux tradition. The extra-tenacious classification of wine has as much tenacity as these mountain lions brought to the Ranch!
