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If I Could Buy Only One – March 15th Vintages Release
We asked our writers, “If you could buy only one wine from the March 15th release, which one would it be and why?” Bachelder Wismer Parke Pinot Noir 2022, Ontario, Canada$54.95, Lifford Wine & Spirits (Select Wine Merchants)Megha Jandhyala – My “only one” this week is once again a gorgeous Ontario wine that highlights, for […] More
Buyer’s Guide to Vintages March 15th Release
U.S.A. Out, Canada In – Ontario Wineries Need to Be Nimble!by David Lawrason, with reviews by Sara d’Amato and Megha Jandhyala The Vintages catalogue for the March 15th release lists 15 American wines that are, of course, not available. The LCBO could not pivot quickly enough on the news March 2nd that U.S. wines were […] More
If I Could Buy Only One – March 1st Vintages Release
We asked our writers, “If you could buy only one wine from the March 1st release, which one would it be and why?” Tawse Sketches Cabernet/Merlot 2021, Ontario, Canada$22.95, TawseJohn Szabo – This week’s Vintages release celebrates women in wine, and only one (among several) worth celebrating is Tawse Sketches Cabernet/Merlot 2021. The talented Jessica […] 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.
