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wine chemistry at work Tech Information:04-13-07 $ 120.00 (S: 0 A: ?) Winery



"DATE: Retasted 04-08-06 Appearance: Deep purple, almost opaque.
Nose: Blackberry, raspberry, cassis, violets, spicy oak, something a bit earthy and buttery as well.
Palate: Dry with good acidity, heavyweight. Everything promised on the nose is there in spades, with more nuances added. Big rich midpalate, deep fruit, very long dusty dry finish.
Conclusions: Big Meritage blend has at least 10 years in front of it, lots of extract, all the elements are there. Not really in harmony with itself yet, but approaching it. Best now with appropriate foods, and best by itself in front of the fireplace in 5 years and thereafter." lfw

"DATE: 02-09-04 Appearance: Purple.
Nose: Intense nose of spicy oak and ripe blackberries, blackcurrant, spices. Chocolate and leather, big and inviting.
Palate: Quite dry with good acidity. Heavyweight material. Rich ripe tannins coat your mouth midpalate then big ripe berry/cherry/plum flavours show with moderate spices and cassis. Long clean finish still coats your mouth in ripe tannins.
Conclusions: Very good meritage blend, a little austere for most people right now, but try this in 5 years (or 10, for that matter). High quality modern-style new world wine with a future, needs rare foods right now." lfw

FROM THE PRODUCERS:"BLACK/PURPLE IN COLOUR WITH SPICE, VANILLA, RASPBERRIES, CHERRIES AND ANISE ON THE NOSE. FULL BODIED WINE WITH CHOCOLATE, PLUM, CINNAMON AND BUTTERSCOTCH ON THE PALATE WITH A VERY LONG, SMOOTH FINISH. DRINK FROM 2006 TO 2020 WITH MEAT DISHES. BLEND - CABERNET SAUVIGNON 50%, CABERNET FRANC 25%, MERLOT 25%."

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