Miner 'The Oracle' Meritage (2004)
| Winery: | Miner |
| Region: | USA » California » Napa |
| Type: | Table Wines |
Miner
Miner Family Vineyards is a dynamic family owned winery tucked into the eastern hills of the Oakville appellation, squarely within the heart of Napa Valley. Founded in 1998 by Dave & Emily Miner along with his folks Ed & Norma, Miner is defined first and foremost by a sensational portfolio of wines, wines consistently characterized by and committed to individualistic style and uncommon quality. In only a few short years, Miner has identified, sought and secured a number of California’s finest vineyard sites to produce and showcase a wide array of varietals. Each wine is crafted in a style to encapsulate the distinctive elements and the indelible fingerprints of their respective vineyards. This combination of excellent vineyard sites along with passionate and thoughtful winemaking injects the necessary components for creating profoundly joyful wines.
Miner is also very much about people. It’s no secret to those in the know that the Miners have strived to and succeeded in surrounding themselves with Read more »
Titled The Oracle for good reason! The Bordeaux-styled blend is a finley tuned instrument of various varietals and palate pleasing tastes. Soft layered fruit permeates forward in prepariation for unique and balanced finsh. Unquestionable decadance in...
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Varietals Produced by Miner View all
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Viognier
History of the grape: Viognier is thought to be an indigenous grape of Croatia that was brought to the Rhone in Franc...
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Cabernet Sauvignon
“King of the Red Wine Grapes.” The colonizer of the vineyards, pushing native wine grapes into its shadows. The Caber...
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Chardonnay
British wine writer and critic, Jancis Robinson, once noted that throughout the 80’s and 90’s in the United States, C...
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Pinot Noir
“With so voluptuous a perfume, so sweet an edge, they make the blood run hot,” Joel Fleischman, wine columnist at Van...
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Sangiovese
Prounounced “San-joh-vay-say,” this Italian wine varietal is Tuscany’s #1 red wine grape. It’s the pistol of Central ...
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Merlot
The Occitanian word “merlot” translates to “young blackbird.” An accurate description for this popular, early-budding...
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May 2013
I ran up to Napa for a few days to get away and taste some wines from places ... It was either Miner or ZD next and for whatever reason, I went to ZD. All nice wines. Big, bold and powerful wines. Here, I really liked the 2011 Chardonnay, 2011 Reserve Carneros Chardonnay, 11 Carneros Pinot, and 09 Reserve Cab. As time was short, I again opte... Read More
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February 2012
Miner Family Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon Stagecoach Vineyard 2008
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November 2011
Miner Viognier 2009
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I am a French Viognier fan - typically much more so than California versions. I had a sommelier in Las Vegas who agreed with me on this but convinced me to try this wine as they didn't have any French Viogniers by the glass. I was exceptionally pleased. It is very much in the French style. Not too citrusy. Smooth and soft on the palate. Just th... Read More
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July 2011
Miner Chard Napa 2008
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Things that people dont like about Chardonnays, I love! Too buttery, the more ... ... oaky Chardonnays and the Miner Chardonnay did not fail.A pale gold color, so much lighter than you would expect from this powerful wine. This Chardonnay has scents of apple and citrus and you can almost smell butter. Its aroma is also toasty, very oaky and... Read More
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July 2011
Miner Family Sangiovese Gibson Ranch Mendocino County 2008
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The Miner Sangiovese is dark plum in color and has initial aromas of smoky wood, prunes and sweet tea. At first taste its a really potent wine that can take you aback, as it did with my friend, who didnt love it at first. Once it settles and opens up a little the taste blossoms with ripe berry fruits and flowers. It has a wonderful hint of mi... Read More
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June 2011
What are everyones top 5 favorite Napa Valley wineries & vineyards and ... ... Pride Mountain Vineyards2) Miner Family3) Palmaz4) Hill Family5) Elyse WineryHonorable Mention: Cade, Somerst Read More
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