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 | | The Signs: I spied a French wine labeled “Meritage” the other week in my local retail shop (Domaine Coudoulet 2004 Vin de Pays d’Oc). |
 | | I respect Dan Berger a lot, but I have to take exception his recent article in Wines and Vines decrying the rising alcohol levels in California. |
 | | In short, Dan rejected the offer of a sample of Quintessa 2001 Napa Valley Meritage because the a press mailing indicated that the wine had pH of 3.82, total acid of.59 grams per liter, alcohol of 14.7%, and aging in 60% new French oak. |
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