2012 Meritage
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First flush of fruit as given away to notes of maturity and complexity. This wine as gained much in the way of body with its tannins much lighters with flavors of earth and leather. Fruits are now dried less overt in sweetness and give a great feeling of depth.
Winemaker Notes: 100% Grown in the Finger Lakes sourced from our estate, as well as, our long standing friends Saw Mill Creek Vineyards. 61% Cabernet Sauvignon 30% Cabernet Franc and 9% Merlot. Age for 18 months in oak barrels.
Pairing Notes: Sausage pizza, duck and Grilled tuna. Toasted cashews and blue cheese.
Wine Specs
Vintage
2012
Varietal
Meritage blend - Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon
Appellation
Finger Lakes
Residual Sugar
0.0%
Alcohol %
13.3
Wine Profile
Awards
• Gold & 90 Rating: 15 World Wine Championships • Gold: 15 NY Wine & Food Classic • Gold & Best of Class: 15 International Eastern Wine Competition • Silver: 15 Finger Lakes International Wine Competition • Silver: 15 Florida State Fair International Wine Competition • Silver: Grand Harvest Awards
Food Pairing Notes
Sausage pizza, duck and Grilled tuna. Toasted cashews and blue cheese. Dark chocolate torte, chocolate truffles dusted with cocoa powder.