I tried this wine because it always seemed like a good and inexpensive choice. Glad that I have tried it once because I will never have this wine again. Especially when there are better options for less.
To say the least....this was a bust in my opinion.
WINE NAME
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Meridian
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WINE TYPE
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Chardonnay
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VINTAGE
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2012
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PRODUCER
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Meridan Vineyards
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GRAPES
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REGION
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Napa, CA
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PURCHASED
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Trader Joes
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PRICE
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$6.99
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Companions
|
Husband
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Food
|
Vegetarian Burrito
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SIGHT
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PTS
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Clarity
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Cloudy (less)
|
Hazy
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Clear
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Brilliant (more)
|
3/5
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Depth of Color
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Watery/Thin
(less)
|
Pale
|
Med/Deep
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Dark/Rich (more)
|
2/5
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Color
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WHITE - Yellow
Gold Brown
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Green
Tinge
Pale
Yellow
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RED - Purple
Red/Purple
|
Red
Red-Brown
|
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Viscosity –
liquid
|
Thin
|
Normal
|
Heavy
|
Syrupy
|
2/5
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SMELL
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Aroma
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Herbal
Nutty
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Fruit
Mineral
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Spice
Earthy
|
Floral
Icky
|
2/5
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Bouquet
|
Dumb/Pale/Closed
|
Simple/Pleasant
|
Deep/ Dark
|
Powerful/Dynamic
|
3/5
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Smell Intensity
|
Light (less)
|
Mild
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Prevalent
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Pronounced (more)
|
2/5
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TASTE
|
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Acidity
(like a lemon)
|
Flat
No Bite
|
Fresh
Crisp
|
Tart
Tangy
|
Sour
Vinegar
|
5/10
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Sweetness
|
Dry
|
Off-Dry
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Semi-Sweet
|
Very Sweet
|
1/5
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TASTE
Descriptors
Balanced
Chewy
Concentrated
Crispy(good acid)
Deep/Complex
Delicate
Dull
Firm (big
tannins)
Flabby(no
acidity)
Harsh
Hint
Intense
Intriguing
Jammy (fruit,lack
of tannins)
Piercing
Simple
Soft
Structured
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FRUITY
Berrylike
Blackberry
Black Currant
Blueberry
Raspberry
Strawberry
Cherry –
Black/Red
Plum – Prune
Gooseberries
Citrus
Grapefruit
Lemon/Lime
Stone/Tropical
Apple
Apricot
Mango
Melon
Peach
Pear
Pineapple
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FLOWERY
Violet
Rose
Orange Blossom
Jasmine
Lily
Geranium
Orchid
HERBAL
Hay
Mint
Rosemary
Thyme
SPICY
Black Pepper
Licorice
Cinnamon
Clove
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NUTTY
Almond
Coffee
Hazelnut
Walnut
EARTHY
Dry leaves
Cut grass
Moldy
Mushroom
ICKY
Barnyard
Dirty Diaper
Boiled Egg
Gas
Alcohol
Flinty
Vinegar
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OTHER
Buttery
Oaky
Mineral
Vanilla
Cedar
Tobacco
Chocolate
Leather
Butterscotch
Olive
Bitter
Hot - alcohol
Sour
Sharp
Sugary
Salty
Velvety
|
4/10
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Complexity
|
Simple
|
Interesting
|
Exciting
|
Dynamic
|
2/5
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Balance
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Unbalanced
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Good
|
Very Well
|
Perfect
|
2/10
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Body
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Light
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Medium
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Heavy
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Huge
|
1/5
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AFTERTHOUGHTS
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Finish
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None
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Short
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Medium
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Long (10 secs +)
|
1/5
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Drinkability
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Never Again
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Maybe
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Yes
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Can’t wait
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3/10
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Value
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Waste of money
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Eh…
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Decent
|
I love a value!
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6/10
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Overall
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I like cheaper
wines more, High Acid and a hot finish
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39/100
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