Franciscan Estate

Magnificat Napa Valley Meritage

9.263 ratings

8.85 pro ratings

Napa Valley, California, USA

Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot, Malbec

Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Pasta, Venison, Tomato-Based, Potato, Pork, Chocolate & Caramel, White Rice, Mushrooms, Beef, Lamb, Chili & Hot Spicy, Pungent Cheese, Salami & Prosciutto, Hard Cheese, Exotic Spices, Baking Spices, Herbs, Chicken, Turkey, Soft Cheese, Beans & Peas, Duck, Onion

Top Notes For

9.0

A complex blend of flavor and texture. Bright, lively cherry, plum and currant flavors and a smooth, supple texture.

A complex blend of flavor and texture. Bright, lively cherry, plum and currant flavors and a smooth, supple texture.

1 person found it helpfulApr 28th, 2015

9.1

Has held up well with black cherry and plum cinnamon and cloves with med tannins and acidity

Has held up well with black cherry and plum cinnamon and cloves with med tannins and acidity

Dec 25th, 2014

7.8

Can taste the alcohol and oak more than the fruit. But if any over ripe fruit and below moderate acid. A bit flabby and hot.

Can taste the alcohol and oak more than the fruit. But if any over ripe fruit and below moderate acid. A bit flabby and hot.

Sep 2nd, 2014

Kyle Katterjohn

9.6

Wonderful

Wonderful

Jun 1st, 2018

Patrick Larreategui

9.1

Great wine!

Great wine!

May 20th, 2016

9.2

Very full body. Excellent with more pronounced food.

Very full body. Excellent with more pronounced food.

Mar 17th, 2016

9.1

Found this 2007 jewel! Very nice!

Found this 2007 jewel! Very nice!

Aug 8th, 2015

9.3

Had this tonight with Short ribs. Different year than last Magnificat bottle. Paired really well with this meat.

Had this tonight with Short ribs. Different year than last Magnificat bottle. Paired really well with this meat.

Dec 3rd, 2014

9.6

Something to beat the Monday Blues!

Something to beat the Monday Blues!

Mar 25th, 2014

9.4

Dry but nice

Dry but nice

Jun 28th, 2013