Merus Vintage Memories

This trio of Cabernet Sauvignon from Merus will delight any Cab lover you know and pair spectacularly with our Kwanzaa Stew. Savor each bottle in vintage order, or break out all three, decant, and turn a holiday gathering into a vertical tasting extravaganza. Merus is a limited-production, single Cabernet Sauvignon wine released each year, famously begun as a “garage wine.” Today, Merus is crafted in one of Napa’s fabled “ghost wineries,” abandoned during Prohibition but fully updated by the Foley family for production of this extraordinary wine.  

Our Merus Vintage Memories Gift Box Includes:

2015 Merus Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley

Vintage 2015 reveals notes of dark fruit, dark chocolate, and black currant, supported by perfectly balanced acidity and tannins. 

Pairs Well With: Grilled Lamb Chops with Dark Chocolate Balsamic Glaze and Black Currant & Thyme-Glazed Duck Breast

2017 Merus Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley
Vintage 2017 shows notes of chocolate, blueberry pie, red fruits, and black currant. Sweet oak barrel spices carry over a silky, rounded finish. 

Pairs Well With: Blueberry-Glazed Beef Tenderloin and Spiced Red Fruit Compote with Vanilla Ice Cream

2018 Merus Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley
Vintage 2018 exhibits aromas of cassis, blackberry, and vanilla bean that carry over onto a plush, saturated black fruit palate. 

Pairs Well With: Roasted Root Vegetables with Balsamic & Blackcurrant Glaze and Vanilla Bean Cheesecake with Cassis Sauce

“A great wine like Merus starts in the vineyard. Understanding the land, soil, and climate allow us to showcase the exceptionally pure qualities of our diverse Napa Valley growing sites. It’s important to make sure the fruit finds its own balance, that it’s not forced to be anything other than its own truest expression. Once in the winery, we believe the wine should be touched as little as possible, so its natural character shines through beautifully.”  - Michael Beaulac, Regional Director of Wine Making