"The Alexander Valley’s distinctive climate and terroir, with its ocean influence and gravel-based soils, allow us to fashion wines that have rounder, more supple tannin but still retain the fruit intensity and vivacity characteristic of this famous Sonoma County appellation. The 1998 Estancia Meritage is carefully blended to create a sophisticated, elegant wine, from Estancia’s Alexander Valley estate vineyards. The structure and depth of Cabernet Sauvignon are enhanced by the spice of Cabernet ...