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DelFosse Vineyards and Winery
2004 Meritage
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Blend of Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon,
DelFosse Vineyards and Winery
(Faber, VA)
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Winemaker: Michael Shaps
45% Merlot, 28% Cabernet Franc, 27% Cabernet Sauvignon. Bottled in August 2005. Released in November 2005. Nose - Aromas of spice, oak and bright red fruits dominate and signify the intensity of this wine. Taste - Heavily extracted with blackberry and currant flavors. Oak is well integrated, but prominent in its youth. The big tannic structure should help this wine age gracefully over the next five to ten years. Food Pairing – This wine will match perfectly with heavier meats such as boeuf bourg...
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Acclaim: Silver Medal Winner - Monticello Wine Cup Silver Medal Winner - Daylily Wine Festival Bronze Medal Winner - Atlantic Seaboard Wine Competition
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$30.00
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as of 05/08
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Faber, VA
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DelFosse Vineyards and Winery
2005 Meritage
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Blend of Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon,
DelFosse Vineyards and Winery
(Faber, VA)
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Winemaker: Michael Shaps
45% Merlot, 28% Cabernet Franc, 27% Cabernet Sauvignon. Bottled in March 2007. To be released in late 2007. Buy and Hold. Nose – The classic Bordeaux aromatics of deep red fruits and spice with a hint of toast. Taste –After a year and half in the barrel, this wine has soft elegant flavors that are backed by rich tannins and oak. Food Pairing – As a classic Meritage of great depth and structure, this wine will age nicely for 5-10 years and can be paired with heavy beef dishes.
Acclaim: Silver Medal Winner - Monticello Wine Cup
Question? Comment? finewines@delfossewine.com
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$30.00
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as of 05/08
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Faber, VA
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Flying Fox Vineyard
2005 Merlot
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Blend of Merlot, Cabernet Franc,
Flying Fox Vineyard
(Afton, VA)
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Made exclusively with grapes from vines that we planted, watch over and harvest from Flying Fox Vineyard. The vineyard is on a south slope in Afton, with rich soils and lots of sun. The 2005 vintage was aged in old and new French and American oak barrels for 15 months. The tannins in the Merlot are softened with our Cabernet Franc grapes. Fermented dry, with oak, cherry and spice flavors and aromas. Drink now or age up to five years. This wine is delightful with cheeses or red meats.
490 cases produced
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$12.00
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as of 01/22
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Phone: (434) 361-1692
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Afton, VA
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