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Nebbiolo Previews 2024: Barolo 2020 DOCG, Barolo Riserva 2018 DOCG and Retrospectives
by Michael Godel In Piemonte the association of location and climate creates an effect on vines to make them Italy’s most indeterminate and so the nebbiolo of Barolo, Barbaresco and Roero are the beneficiaries of these ever oscillating variabilities. Of course there are 12 months, 52 weeks, and 365 days on the annual calendar but […] More
If I Could Buy Only One – March 30th Vintages Release
We asked our writers, “If you could buy only one wine from this release, which one would it be and why?” Thirty Bench Steel Post Vineyard Small Lot Riesling 2020, Ontario, Canada$33.95, Andrew Peller LimitedMichael Godel – Thirty Bench Steel Post Vineyard Small Lot Riesling 2020 is an Ontario legend in terms of riesling and […] More
Buyer’s Guide to Vintages March 30th Release
Stars Aligning for Ontario Wine, plus Cabernet Value?by David Lawrason with notes from Michael Godel, John Szabo and Megha Jandhyala As winter turns to spring the planets are aligning nicely for the onward and upward promotion of Ontario wine. Events are busting out all over. Last week several winemakers returned home after taking Manhattan at […] 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.
