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March 2025 Cellar Series

2020 CS Meritage

Crab CakesGrapefruit Relish, Crème Fraiche, Caviar

Sommelier Notes:

The 2020 CS Meritage pairs beautifully with Crab Cakes, enhancing the delicate seafood with its peach, apricot, and pear aromas. The wine’s acidity balances the richness of the crab and créme fraiche, while its fruitiness complements the citrusy relish. The subtle tannins add contrast, enhancing the dish’s flavors, including the salty caviar. This pairing offers a perfect balance of richness, brightness, and complexity.

Winemaker Notes:

Temecula Valley
55% Merlot, 29% Malbec, 12% Cabernet Franc, 4% Cabernet Sauvignon
Aged in French, European and American oak barrels for 24 months (43% new).
Blackberry and black cherry aromas are complemented by notes of cassis, anise and sweet oak framed by soft tannins and a long, lingering finish.