2020 Distinctive Small Lot Meritage French Oak
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Meritage is a term used in North America to identify a blend typically found in the Bordeaux region of France. By regulation, the red blend can only consist of five specific varietals, with no one varietal accounting for more than 90%. The 2020 Distinctive Small Lot Meritage Canadian Oak is 75% Merlot and 25% Cabernet Sauvignon. Less than 175 cases were made as individual barrels of the two wines were selected before making the blend. The result is a fuller-bodied red wine withan elegant, intense character balanced by soft tannins on a fresh, lingering finish.
Bronze Medal - Decanter World Wine Awards
Bronze Medal International Wine & Spirits Competition
Wine Specs
Vintage
2020
Varietal
Merlot-Cabernet Sauvignon
Appellation
VQA Niagara Peninsula
Brix at Harvest
25.2°
Residual Sweetness
2.8 g/L
Alcohol %
13.6
Wine Profile
Tasting Notes
Light coloured and medium bodied, this wine is fruity and juicy showing aromas and flavours of cassis, plum, dark cherry nicely interplaying with notes of tobacco, mocha and black tea. On the palate the mouthfeel is smooth and round with firm tannins and pleasant acidity. Best Serving Temperature 16 to 19 degrees.
Winemaker Notes
The blend is 75% Merlot and 25% Cabernet Sauvignon. The French oak barrels were primarily one and two years old and the wine remained in oak for 17 months. The wine was blended just prior to bottling.
Food Pairing Notes
This is a very versatile wine. Pair with roast beef and hearty stews or tomato based Italian dishes. Anything on the grill - hamburgers, steak - will work with this wine as well!