Meeker Cabernet Franc Alexander Valley (2004)
| Winery: | Meeker Vineyard |
| Region: | USA » California » Sonoma County » Alexander Valley |
| Varietal: | Cabernet Franc |
| Type: | Table Wines |
Meeker Vineyard
Charles and Molly Meeker bought their first vineyard in Sonoma County's Dry Creek Valley in 1977, and thereafter, in 1984, established their winery -- The Meeker Vineyard -- with Charlie as the winemaker. In its early years, the winery specialized in Zinfandel, Cabernet and Chardonnay.
The winery's first red wine release, a 1984 Zinfandel, was an instant success, winning eight wine competition medals and becoming the third most awarded Zin in the country that year. Thereafter, among other awards, the 1985 Meeker Zin was a Wine Spectator "Best Buy", the 1986 Zin was a "Spectator Selection", and the 1990 Zin was included among the Wine Spectator's "100 Best Wines of the World". During this period Charlie was also honored to present a Meeker Zinfandel at one of the famous Windows on the World wine dinners in New York. And Zinfandel wasn't the winery's only success – for example, the Spectator gave a 91 to one of Charlie's early Chardonnays.
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JelaDragoljevic
Another Meeker wine that thrills the pallet! This Alexander Valley Cab Franc is a juicy strawberry, oaky-chocolate tannin packed powerhouse. We enjoyed ours on a recent camping trip with campfire-baked potatoes and roasted marshmallows. It was odd pai...
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