Meritage 2021
Meritage 2021
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Winemaker Alex Nel talks about Meritage 2021:

Wine Specs
Vintage
2021
Appellation
BC VQA
Harvest Date
Mid September to end October
Acid
6.0
pH
3.73
Aging
Enjoy this wine now, or age it until 2026. With optimal cellaring, this wine will age beautifully until 2029.
Bottling Date
August 10, 2023
Residual Sugar
3.4
Alcohol %
14.0
Wine Profile
Tasting Notes
An abundance of dark fruit on the nose, including plums, cranberries, and cassis, with hints of cloves and vanilla. A medium to full-bodied red blend that has a soft tannin structure with hints of chocolate following through on the palate.
Awards
Los Angeles International Wine Competition 2024 - Silver Medal
Production Notes
64% Merlot, 19% Cabernet Sauvignon, 17% Cabernet Franc
Winemaker Notes
The grapes in this Merlot-predominant Meritage were hand-harvested, destemmed, crushed, and cold soaked for 4 days before inoculation with select Bordeaux yeast strains. Pumpovers were done every 4 hours to enhance colour and fruit characteristics. Each varietal was vinified and barrel matured separately for 15 months in French oak barrels. Our winemaker carefully crafted the final blend once the wine was removed from barrels.
Food Pairing Notes
Pair this food-friendly Meritage with grilled meats, classic beef burgers, or a rich, cheesy lasagna.
Production
1800 cases

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