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If I Could Buy Only One – November 16th Vintages Release
We asked our writers, “If you could buy only one wine from the November 16th release, which one would it be and why?” Le Ragose Riserva Amarone Della Valpolicella Classico 2012, Veneto, Italy$92.95, Carpe Vinum InternationalDavid Lawrason – I am rarely excited by Amarones, largely because I find them overblown. But when one comes along […] More
Buyer’s Guide to Vintages November 16th Release
Privatization’s Next Milestone – Price Competition By David Lawrason, with notes from Sara d’Amato, Megha Jandhyala and Elsa Macdonald MW “Did you know that Costco is now selling wine [in Ontario]?” The question came from an LCBO cashier I have come to know as I shop every two weeks for samples of the Vintages releases […] More
If I Could Buy Only One – November 2nd Vintages Release
We asked our writers, “If you could buy only one wine from the November 2nd release, which one would it be and why?” Morandé Vitis Única Carmenère 2021, Maipo Valley, Chile$18.95, Majestic Wine Cellars Sara d’Amato – If, like me, you favour reds with a more ethereal character, this impeccably balanced and distinctive carmenère provides exceptional […] 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.
