Dearden - One Iron Meritage 2021 (750ml)

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Producer	Dearden
Country	USA
Region	California
Subregion	Napa
Varietal	Merlot,  Cabernet Sauvignon,  Malbec
Vintage	2021
Sku	82940
Size	750ml

 

We here at Stage Left have been big fans of Chris Dearden for many years (since he was GM / COO at Robert Biale Vineyards). It is only recently that we've been able to taste Dearden Wines. In March 2024, we held a tasting at Stage Left at which Chris' wines were very well received. We are thrilled to bring you 8 of Chris' wines. 

Owner-Winemaker Chris Dearden found his first introduction to wine as many of us do: around the dinner table amongst family and friends. Raised in an agricultural town in the Central Valley of California.

Over the years, Dearden has worn many hats, working his way from winemaker to winemaker/general manager, consulting winemaker to now achieving his lifelong goal of owning his own vineyard and winery. 

Dearden cites his time working with cooperage (Barrel maker) Seguin Moreau as most influential on his winemaking style and abilities; working in tandem with first growths and grand crus allowed for an unobstructed view of the highest level of winemaking possible. 

2010 marked the beginning of a new chapter for Chris when he established the Dearden Wines Portfolio which today includes flagship Sleeping Giant Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot noir and Chardonnay, as well as several other wines. 

The cornerstone of the brand is Dearden’s Carneros vineyard property which is planted to five different clones of Pinot noir and a small amount of Chardonnay on an 11.6-acre parcel.

Winemaking - These beautiful grapes were hand-picked and sorted before gentle destemming and fermentation in small stainless steel tasks. After fermentation, the wine was racked to small, French and American oak barrels to allow mellowing and to develop complexity.

Tasting NotesOur -  One Iron Meritage (Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Malbec) is a local favorite. Tuesday-Thursday, you don't have to wait for the weekend to enjoy it! The 2021 One-Iron explodes on the nose with muddled Bing cherries, cracked wheat toast and violet, while a bright red-fruit entry on the tongue soon gives way to an exuberant middle and silky-smooth finish. This mesmerizing blend of Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Malbec will be sure to delgiht at BBQ's, pizza nights and steak houses everywhere. Ageable, yet ready to enjoy with slight aeration now.