Our winemaker's artful blend of Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Malbec Grapes, this Meritage was aged in American Oak Barrels for 21 months. A medium bodied, dry red with intense oak and earthy aromas, this wine delivers a velvety mouth feel and complex flavors of dark cherry, red berries and spice, with an enjoyable buttered toast finish.
Awards
SILVER: Finger Lakes International Wine Competition (2018 vintage);
PLATINUM Medal - Critics Challenge International Wine Competition;
SILVER - Indy International Wine Competition;
Production Notes
This premium Meritage represents our winemaker's artful blend of Cabernet Sauvignon (30%), Merlot (45%), and Malbec (25%) grapes, this Meritage was aged in first Vintage American Oak Barrels for more than 2 years.
Winemaker Notes
"With the creation of this wine, Adirondack Winery is a proud member of the National Meritage Alliance. Meritage is an invented word that combines ""merit"" and ""heritage"" - reflecting the quality of the grapes and the ancient art of blending wine. Meritage wines are handcrafted red or white wines blended from the ""noble"" Bordeaux grape varieties. A Meritage wine is considered to be the very best of the vintage.
Blending is the personal expression of the winemaker's vision, a combination of skill and intuition that unites the elements of the winemaking process to create a work of art. It is the magic that gifted winemakers use to create wines of intrigue and enchantment."
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
Limited Production: 238 cases
Other Notes
Label Image: A trio of Adirondack chairs overlook Lake George in Autumn.
Product Reviews
William Bodie
(Jan 22, 2019 at 5:42 PM)
New to drinking wine, but this one tasted very good. Will definantly buy again.
Bill Grandner
(May 1, 2020 at 9:15 AM)
I liked it very much, smooth, easy on the palate. I just bought six more bottles
Marc Mularz
(Jul 6, 2020 at 5:18 PM)
Good...takes another sip...ummm, REALLY GOOD!
Alex
(Oct 16, 2023 at 2:56 PM)
The perfect wine for a fall or winter night. Hearty and warming. I found it’s good with a nice meat and cheese plate bits good enough and bold enough to stand on its own. A must try!
Pearl
(Mar 24, 2024 at 4:52 PM)
I wish I could give it more stars. This has to be one of the very best Heritage wines I have ever had. I love the Finger Lakes and my husband and I have visited Napa, Sonoma and Paso Robels and this Meritage would surpass them. I absolutely love this wine!
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