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2004 Meritage

Tasting Notes

Bounty Cellars 2004 Meritage was crafted in the quintessential Bordeaux style of blending 50% Merlot with 25% Cabernet Sauvignon and 25% Cabernet Franc. The end result is a multi-dimensional wine, showcasing blending dynamics at their best. The Cabernet Sauvignon brings notes of dark black currants, rich dark chocolate and a tannin backbone to support the warm nutmeg and clove spices and earthiness of the Merlot. The Cabernet Franc adds subtle fresh raspberry notes and soft acidity, and a work of art is made! Each wine was individually barrel aged for 12 – 24 months in both French and American oak. Decant and enjoy now with robust red meat dishes or cellar until 2012.

Suggested Food Pairings

Our 2004 Meritage is the ultimate red wine to decant before serving and then enjoy with a dinner party. Suggested recipes to follow are: Beef Bourguignon or Beef Tenderloin steaks with a mustard Cognac glaze. Also remember to cellar a few bottles and open one every year to find the optimal drinking time.

#320796 $24.90/bottle $298.80/case

Winemaker’s Notes

Harvest Date: October 2004
Blend: 50% Merlot
25% Cabernet Franc
25% Cabernet Sauvignon
PH: 3.77
T.A: 0.54g/1
R.S: 0.15g
FSO2: 62.4ppm
Alc./Vol: 14.5%
Vinification: Barrel aged for 12-24 months in American and
French oak barrels; Maceration time of 14 days on the Merlot.



	Back to Current Releases 2004 Meritage Tasting Notes Bounty Cellars 2004 Meritage was crafted in the quintessential Bordeaux style of blending 50% Merlot with 25% Cabernet Sauvignon and 25% Cabernet Franc. The end result is a multi-dimensional wine, showcasing blending dynamics at their best. The Cabernet Sauvignon brings notes of dark black currants, rich dark chocolate and a tannin backbone to support the warm nutmeg and clove spices and earthiness of the Merlot. The Cabernet Franc adds subtle fresh raspberry notes and soft acidity, and a work of art is made! Each wine was individually barrel aged for 12 – 24 months in both French and American oak. Decant and enjoy now with robust red meat dishes or cellar until 2012. Suggested Food Pairings Our 2004 Meritage is the ultimate red wine to decant before serving and then enjoy with a dinner party. Suggested recipes to follow are: Beef Bourguignon or Beef Tenderloin steaks with a mustard Cognac glaze. Also remember to cellar a few bottles and open one every year to find the optimal drinking time. #320796 $24.90/bottle $298.80/case Winemaker’s Notes Harvest Date: October 2004 Blend: 50% Merlot 25% Cabernet Franc 25% Cabernet Sauvignon PH: 3.77 T.A: 0.54g/1 R.S: 0.15g FSO2: 62.4ppm Alc./Vol: 14.5% Vinification: Barrel aged for 12-24 months in American and French oak barrels; Maceration time of 14 days on the Merlot.