This medium-bodied, dry red wine delivers intense oak, vanilla and raisin aromas, followed by velvety mouth feel with complex flavors of dark red berries, dry earth and a lively spice, ending with an enjoyably long buttered toast finish.
Winemaker Notes
After aging an additional 24+ months in American oak barrels, our 2021 Meritage transformed into 2021 Meritage Reserve. The extra aging gives this wine a bold nose and perception of a boozier taste compared to the original version; however, a surprisingly smooth finish is noticed on the palate due to the mellowing wood extraction.
Food Pairing Notes
While we love savoring this wine on its own, our Meritage makes a great match for a charred burger with gruyere cheese, mushrooms and onions. Think rich meats with earthy, nutty flavors and you will have an excellent meal. Wood-fired pizza and tomato-based pasta dishes with rich spices or meat sauces also pair well!
Production
Only 660 bottles were made, each bottle numbered 1-660, labeled by hand, and signed by our winemaker, Michael Pardy! The Winemaker's Reserve version of our Award-Winning Meritage represents an artful blend of Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc grapes. Aged in First Vintage American Oak Barrels for more than 3 years, our Winemaker's Reserve Meritage is a limited production wine.
Other Notes
Label Image: A trio of Adirondack chairs overlook Lake George as the Autumn foliage cast a stunning reflection on the Lake.
Product Reviews
Katherine Graham
(Nov 29, 2021 at 1:29 PM)
Full bodied, with lovely depth, and begging for a meat/cheese board, or pickles if you're vegan/etarian. It felt like a treat for myself every time I had a glass.
Laurie Pierre
(May 3, 2022 at 5:50 PM)
Satisfying to the very last drop. Perfectly dry, robust and deep notes I enjoyed sipping on a slow Friday night.
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