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Buyer’s Guide to Vintages July 5th Release
Ontario Whites Excel, I4C Chardonnay Ahead, Elbows Up for Direct Shipping and News from Burgundy By David Lawrason with notes from Sara d’Amato and Michael Godel The Vintages July 5 release is mediocre. Don’t panic, I will explain. Michael, Sara and I have still found some of the best wines and best values (John and […] More
Buyer’s Guide to Vintages June 21st Release
The “Megha” Release: Summer Whites and a Trip Around the World in Sauvignon BlancBy Megha Jandhyala This edition of the Buyer’s Guide is going to be a little unusual because David, John, Michael and Sara are away in British Columbia judging at the National Wine Awards of Canada (the results of the competition will soon […] More
If I Could Buy Only One – June 7th Vintages Release
We asked our writers, “If you could buy only one wine from the June 7th release, which one would it be and why?” Bachelder Wismer Foxcroft Gamay Noir Niagara Cru 33 Whole Cluster 2022, Ontario, Canada$32.00, Lifford Wine & Spirits (Select Wine Merchants)Sara d’Amato – I’m craving wines with personality, not pretence–and this week, the […] 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.