Meritage

Meritage, a combination of the words merit and heritage (pronounced to rhyme with "heritage" rather than "garage"), is a name used by members of the Meritage Alliance meaning an American-made blend of Bordeaux varietals. At Wagner Vineyards, we only bottle Meritage in exceptional vintages. This fruit-forward, oak-aged red features rich flavors, depth, and balance. Full of ripe berry and black cherry with soft tannins and hints of dark chocolate all in beautiful harmony! WINE SPECS: Vintage: 2020Varietal: Red Blend2020 Vintage Varietal Composition: 45% Cabernet Sauvignon, 38% Cabernet Franc, 17% MerlotAppellation: Finger LakesHarvest Date: Various Sept & Oct 2020pH: 3.43Fermentation: Fermented on skins until dryBottling Date: May 17, 2022Residual Sugar: 0.03Alcohol: 13.2Food Pairing Notes: We recommend serving this superb wine with beef, grilled foods or hearty pasta dishes.Vineyard, Production, & Winemaker Notes: Nice, dry growing season. Great ripening conditions for fruit! Aged 12 months in American Oak.We bottle a Meritage blend only in exceptional years -- prior bottlings were in 2001, 2007, 2010, 2012, 2016, and 2019.Cases Produced: Produced 878 cases.