Meritage (USA)
A Red Meritage is a blend of noble Bordeaux grapes:
Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Malbec, Merlot, and Petit Verdot
Meritage Flavors
Meritage tastes like a classic Bordeaux blend:
Black Currant, Dark Berries and Plum are typical Meritage flavors.
Dark Floral hints (Violets) and Wet Soil (Graphite).
 Black Currant |
 Blackberry |
 Black Cherry |
 Plum |
 Violets |
 Pepper |
 Licorice |
 Wet Stone |
Tertiary Flavors from Aging:
 Oak |
 Vanilla |
 Toast |
 Coffee |
Meritage Profile
Meritage has a classic "Bordeaux blend" profile:
| BODY: | Full |
| TANNINS: | Medium - High |
| FRUIT: | Medium |
| ACIDITY: | Medium |
| ALCOHOL: | 12.5-14% ABV |
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Serving temperature: 15-16°C (59-61°F) Riserva 17-18°C (63-64°F) |
Meritage Food Pairing
Rich Flavors and Tannins make Meritage a perfect partner to Flavory Dishes.
It also loves Roasted Lamb and BBQ.
 Mushroom |
 Hamburger |
 Ham |
 Casseroles |
 Pork |
 Lamb |
 Veal |
 Beef |
Excellent Pairings
BBQ. Grilled. Roasts.
Roasted Potatoes and Onions.
Grilled Mushrooms (Portobello).
Grilled Veggetables.
BBQ. Chicken. Pork. Rabbit. Game.
Caramel Chicken.
Roasted Lamb. Lamb Chops. Lamb Shank.
Hamburger. Cheese Burger. Bacon Burger.
Red Meat Dishes. Spareribs. Veal Chops.
Pepper Beef. T-Bone. Kobe. Entrecôte.
Filet Mignon. Filetto (Italy). Solomillo (Spain).
The Ideal Glass for Meritage
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The Bordeaux Glass was designed for enjoying fuller-bodied, tannic red wines. They are taller than other red wine glasses, and has a slimmer bowl. The tall size allows the bouquet of the wine to develop, smooth out rough edges, play down tannins, and allow the wine to achieve balance. The slimmer bowl directs the wine to the back of your mouth for a maximum taste. |
