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If I Could Buy Only One – November 22nd Vintages Release
We asked our writers,“If you could buy only one wine from the November 22nd release, which one would it be and why?” Tornatore Etna Rosso 2022, Sicily, Italy$24.95, Nicholas Pearce Wines Inc.John Szabo – Competition this week was fierce with a plethora of good value wines, but if I must buy “only one”, it will […] More
Buyer’s Guide to Vintages November 22nd Release
A World of Excellent Wines, including England Buyer’s Guide to Vintages November 22 Releaseby David Lawrason with notes from John Szabo, Michael Godel and Megha Jandhyala Vintages November 22 catalogue features 29 gifting wines, without any apparent rationale for their selection other than to cover off a gamut of styles, origins and price points that […] More
If I Could Buy Only One – November 8th Vintages Release
We asked our writers, “If you could buy only one wine from the November 8th release, which one would it be and why?” Hacienda Terra D’uro Reserva 2011, Castilla y León, Spain$31.95, Wine AllianceMichael Godel – The Hacienda Terra d’Uro Reserva 2011, DO Toro label does not deceive. The times they are a changin’ and […] More
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Meritage is pronounced Meh-rih-TIJ, rhyming with Heritage. This is a made-up word, registered as a US trademark, that wineries must pay to use on their wines. Back in 1989, wineries were all choosing names for their various blended wines, and it was getting hard to keep track of them all. An association was formed to try to define a "Bordeaux Blend" of grapes that was done on non-French soil. They had over 6,000 people submit choices for the name of this blend, and "Meritage" won. Just like Bordeaux, since they're made with the same grapes, Meritage wines tend to have a rich, full aroma. Depending on the particular blend, it can be blackberry, black cherry, spices, chocolate, and vanilla. Most Meritages have the Bordeaux signature flavours - cigar box, rich fruits, with a hefty feel. They're great with a steak, or with game meats - venison, pheasant etc.
