trip to california

[joeyz6]

Checked out the bottle. As it turns out, there is Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot & Cab Franc in it, plus Sangiovese. So it's like the Meritage plus Sangiovese. I got a little confused because the guy just said it was "like an Italian Bordeaux blend," or something.
I liked the Meritage too, but the Sangiovese definitely added a softer character that I enjoyed as well. I only had enough $$ for one, and it came down to those two ... opted for the Trovato.
On to Sonoma next week.
Best,
-Joe
PS: IK, what did you taste or buy (if anything) at Hart? I got a bottle of the Merlot, which they said to age at least five years. Just wondering if you might have some input on that.