Essex Wine Review

Winemaker’s Notes:
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Blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Merlot

VQA Lake Erie North Shore
13.5% alc./vol.

Price: 750 mL $19.95

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Winemaker’s Notes:
Serenade your palate! A passionate duet of fine wine and the melodic harmonies of Pavlo’s Mediterranean music. Mastronardi’s finest hand selected grapes create this exquisite Meritage with aromatic anise, velvety dark chocolate and hints of black current. Match with lamb or full flavoured entrées

VQA Lake Erie North Shore
13% alc./vol.

Price: 750 mL $30

Rate and review Mastronardi Pavlo Signature Reserve Meritage 2006.

Winemaker’s Notes:
A classic blend of Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc grapes in the style of the classic wines of Bordeaux. Complex, concentrated wine that combines richness with elegance. Aged for 16 months in French and Hungarian barrique barrels.

A full-bodied wine with lots of character, this wine will continue the tradition of excellence which began with the “Vinedressers” of Pelee Island Winery, to shine into the next millennium.

While strolling through the vineyards taking a look at the progress of our grapes, we decided that it was high time to add another premium brand to our line of Vinedresser Series wines. Seeing as we had enough matured fruit on vines that had been planted for fifteen years or so, we hand selected the grapes and came up with a wonderful blend idea. We would try our hand at a Bordeleaux blend known widely as Meritage. This vintage has excellent aging potential that we expect will continue well beyond 2006.

One sip of this wine and you’ll see why it deserves such a prestigious name. A wine this rich and flavourful would be excellent served at room temperature with tender cut of prime rib or all on its own.

Years ago, in an international contest to name the distinct blend of “Meritage,” the name was chosen as a word that combined “merit” and “heritage” to reflect the spirit of the members of “The Meritage Association.”

GRAPES:
50% Cabernet Franc 2003,
30% Cabernet Sauvignon 2003,
20% Merlot 2003

BRIX: 21.4
ALCOHOL: 13% alc./vol.
ACID: 5.3 g/L
RESIDUAL SUGAR: 2.5 g/L
Sugar Code: (0)

VQA Pelee Island

Price: 750mL bottle - $24.95

Rate and review Pelee Island Meritage 2003

Winemaker’s Notes:
The first Meritage release from Muscedere Vineyards. Aged eighteen months in French oak barrels. It is a blend of our finest hand-harvested Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Cabenet Franc grapes. The Mertitage is full of flavours including: cherries, plums, and dark chocolate.

An excellent pairing for steak, lamb or big game dishes.

Total production: 85 cases.

Price: 750 mL $25

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Winemaker’s Notes:
An exceptionally elegant full bodied wine that displays aromatic layers of licorice, fresh herbs and sweet tobacco. Velvety dark chocolate and blackberry on the palate. Match with grilled meats and well ripened cheeses.
Sugar Code: 0

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