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Results from the 2025 Nationals – Library Wines
Announcing the Results from the 2025 National Wine Awards of Canada The 2025 Nationals took place in Penticton from June 21st to 25th. Today, we are pleased to announce the winners in the Library Wines category. Category results will be rolling out throughout the rest of July, concluding with the Winery of the Year announcement […] More
Results from the 2025 Nationals – Sparkling Wines
Announcing the Results from the 2025 National Wine Awards of Canada The 2025 Nationals took place in Penticton from June 21st to 25th. Today, we are pleased to announce the winners in the Sparkling category. Category results will be rolling out throughout the rest of July, concluding with the Winery of the Year announcement on […] More
If I Could Buy Only One – July 5th Vintages Release
We asked our writers, “If you could buy only one wine from the July 5th release, which one would it be and why?” Cave Spring CSV Chardonnay 2022, VQA Beamsville Bench, Niagara Escarpment, Ontario, Canada$34.95, Cave Spring CellarsMichael Godel – Next weekend will mark the 15th anniversary of the Niagara wine region’s i4c, the International […] 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.
