CEV Meritage
Size:
750ml
3L
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Price
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750ml
$20.75
Wine Type:
Red
Brand Family:
Colio Estate Vineyards (CEV)-Ultra Premium VQA
Tasting Notes:
Colour:
Garnet
Bouquet:
Fresh, dark fruit, earthiness
Taste:
Blackberry, raspberry, cedar and firm tannins
Serve at:
10º - 12º C
Winemakers Notes:
A short, warm spring in the Lake Erie North Shore was followed by a hot, relatively dry summer which allowed for ample maturation of most red grape varieties.
Appellation:
VQA Lake Erie North Shore
Blend:
Merlot 60%
Cabernet Franc 40%
Brix at Harvest:
Merlot 21.0
Cabernet Franc 20.9
Fermentation:
Whole berry on skins for 10-14 days
Aging:
18 months in oak barrels
Residual Sugar:
2 g/l
Alcohol Content:
13.0 %
Production:
2000 cases
Winemaker:
Tim Reilly
Size/Finish:
750mL & 3L Corked Finish
Product #:
314880 & 31489
Vintage:
2006
Food Match:
Vegetarian, Veal, Pork, Lamb, Cheeses-strong, Beef-roasted, Beef-grilled
Grape Variety:
Blend
Availability:
Winery and any of 14 Wine Region of Colio Estate retail boutiques across Ontario, on-line services