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If I Could Buy Only One – September 26th Vintages Release
We asked our writers,“If you could buy only one wine from the September 26th, which one would it be and why?” Trinity Hill Syrah 2022, Hawke’s Bay, New Zealand$21.95, Connexion OenophiliaJohn Szabo – In the spirit of ‘Beyond Cabernet’, my only one this week is made from a grape that sommeliers love to love (no, […] More
Chianti Classico dinner and book launch at Barque Smokehouse
With WineAlign Critic and Author Michael Godel Please join us in Toronto at Barque Smokehouse on Thursday, October 22nd for a Smokin’ Sangiovese dinner with author Michael Godel to celebrate the release of his recently published book “The Next Rooster.“ Date: Thursday, October 22nd Time: 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm Place: Barque Smokehouse, 299 Roncesvalles […] More
Buyers Guide to Vintages September 26th Release
John Szabo’s Vintages Guide September 26: A Short History of Grape Fatigue, potential next victims and the Best of Beyond Cabernet By John Szabo MS, with notes from David Lawrason, Sara d’Amato, Michael Godel, and Megha Jandhyala Fashion in wine works like a pendulum, and it swings hardest at the grapes that sell best. This […] 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.
