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If I Could Buy Only One – March 16th Vintages Release
We asked our writers, “If you could buy only one wine from this release, which one would it be and why?” Ramón Bilbao Reserva 2016, Rioja, Spain$22.95, Christopher Stewart Wine & SpiritsMichael Godel – My “Only One” pick this week comes from a denomination on the move. That would be Rioja where changes are afoot […] More
Buyer’s Guide to Vintages March 16 Release
The Anxiety of Food and Wine Pairing; Opus One Special Release By John Szabo MS, with notes from Michael Godel and Megha Jandhyala The Tyranny of Food and Wine How much do you fuss about wine and food matching? I’m guessing not very much. You probably think it’s something you should think about, that you […] More
If I Could Buy Only One – March 2nd Vintages Release
We asked our writers, “If you could buy only one wine from this release, which one would it be and why?” Stina Cuvée White 2022, Croatia$19.95, Croatia UnpackedJohn Szabo – My only one this week takes us to the beautiful Dalmatian coast in Croatia, and specifically the island of Brac: Stina Cuvée White 2022, PDO […] More
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Exchange Wine Club SubscriptionMeritage 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.