Meiomi Pinot Noir 2017
Full-bodied red wine crafted in a lush, fruit-forward, and accessible New World style. · Meiomi Wines, founded by Joe Wagner and originally part of Belle Glos before being acquired by Constellation Brands in 2015. It occupies a prominent commercial tier in the US market, celebrated for its approachable, rich, and fruit-forward style that has achieved massive popularity nationwide.
Vintage: 2017, a generally warm growing season in California that produced deeply concentrated, ripe fruit with balanced structure, offering generous flavors and accessibility upon release.
Type
Full-bodied red wine crafted in a lush, fruit-forward, and accessible New World style.
Producer
Meiomi Wines, founded by Joe Wagner and originally part of Belle Glos before being acquired by Constellation Brands in 2015. It occupies a prominent commercial tier in the US market, celebrated for its approachable, rich, and fruit-forward style that has achieved massive popularity nationwide.
Country
United States, a leader in New World winemaking known for innovative blending techniques, diverse microclimates, and strong consumer-driven branding.
Vintage
2017, a generally warm growing season in California that produced deeply concentrated, ripe fruit with balanced structure, offering generous flavors and accessibility upon release.
Region & Appellation
California, multi-county blend comprising Monterey County, Santa Barbara County, and Sonoma County.
Grape Varieties
100% Pinot Noir, sourced from coastal cool-climate regions designed to capture both vibrant acidity and rich, ripe fruit characteristics.
Color & Appearance
Deep ruby-red color with a vibrant purple rim, moderate to deep intensity, clear brilliance, and thick, slow-moving legs indicating a generous alcohol and extract level.
Aroma Profile
Intense aromas of ripe red and black cherries, wild strawberries, and dark raspberries, complemented by secondary and tertiary notes of mocha, sweet baking spices, vanilla, and a subtle hint of smoky oak.
Tasting Notes
An upfront, plush palate impression leading into a mouth-filling, velvety mid-palate of dark berry compote and mocha. The finish is smooth, warm, and lingering with gentle persistence and soft, integrated sweetness.
Flavor Profile
Dominated by lush flavors of ripe black cherry, boysenberry, and jammy strawberry, layered with complex notes of vanilla, toasted cedar, cola, and sweet pipe tobacco.
Body & Texture
Full-bodied with a rich, unctuous, and silky mouthfeel, offering a plush, velvety texture that coats the palate with high concentration and smooth viscosity.
Acidity & Tannins
Medium acidity that provides enough freshness to balance the ripe fruit, paired with very soft, fine-grained, and low-profile tannins that make the wine exceptionally approachable and smooth.
Sweetness Level
Off-dry to dry with a perception of slight residual sugar typical of this style, balancing the generous fruit extraction and warming alcohol content.
Alcohol Content
13.7% alcohol by volume, typical for coastal California Pinot Noir, adding a warming sensation and supporting the full-bodied mouthfeel.
Aging & Oak
Aged in a combination of French and American oak barrels, with a significant proportion of new oak, imparting distinct vanilla, toasted spice, and mocha characteristics.
Food Pairings
Ideal with grilled salmon, roasted duck breast, herb-crusted pork tenderloin, mushroom risotto, or simple burgers with caramelized onions and blue cheese.
Serving Suggestions
Serve slightly chilled at 60-65°F (15-18°C) in a wide-bowl Pinot Noir glass. Minimal decanting is required as the wine is designed for immediate accessibility.
Price Range
$20 to $25 USD, representing an accessible premium tier offering dependable quality and crowd-pleasing consistency.
Quality Assessment
Estimated score around 88-90 points on the 100-point scale. A benchmark commercial-tier New World Pinot Noir known for its consistent, highly appealing flavor profile that satisfies mainstream wine consumers.
Production Methods
Sourced from diverse coastal vineyards, hand and machine harvested, fermented in stainless steel tanks with temperature control, followed by malolactic fermentation and oak barrel aging.
Terroir
A unique multi-appellation terroir blending maritime fog of Sonoma, chilly winds of Santa Barbara, and diverse soils of Monterey, capturing a cross-section of California's coolest coastal growing zones.
History & Heritage
Created by winemaker Joe Wagner in 2006 to showcase a coastal blend of Pinot Noir. The brand name 'Meiomi' means 'coast' in the language of the Wappo, the native peoples of the area.
Interesting Facts
Meiomi became one of the fastest-growing wine brands in US history, demonstrating the massive commercial appeal of a rich, fruit-forward, multi-county Pinot Noir blend.
Cellaring Potential
Best enjoyed young within 2 to 4 years of the vintage to fully appreciate its fresh, vibrant fruit flavors and plush texture, velvety texture.
Similar Wines
La Crema Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir, Erath Resplendent Pinot Noir, J Vineyards Pinot Noir, and Decoy Pinot Noir.