Jackson-Triggs Proprietors Meritage Grand Reserve 2005

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Ontario, Niagara V.Q.A., Canada
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Natalie's Score: 90/100 Community Score: 4.6/5 Community Reviews: 2 Add My Review Product #: 594002 Wine Type: Red Wine Add to my...CellarFavouritesShopping ListWish ListWine Lists	Price: $24.95 Alcohol: 13% Drink: 2008-2012 Sweetness: Extra Dry Bottle size: 750 ml Winery: Jackson-Triggs

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Vintages Wine Panel: 2005 was an outstanding vintage in Niagara for red wines, but yields were substantially lower than usual so you’ll want to scoop this one up while you can. This fabulous Meritage is comprised of 51% Merlot, 35% Cabernet Sauvignon and 14% Cabernet Franc. Barrel aged for 17 months in a mixture of both French and American oak, it’s deep ruby in colour with aromas of blackcurrant, black-berries, smoke, leather, cedar and vanilla. Intensely flavoured, this medium full-bodied red is well-balanced with lively acidity and medium tannins. My note: Terrific, full-bodied red with notes of classic cassis, blackberry and smoke. Decant for 1-2 hours.

Reviewed October 25, 2008 by Natalie MacLean

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Dan Trcka rated this wine as 93/100 with the following review: I like re-reviewing wines that I rated some time ago (especially when they are really good) to see how it evolves or how my perception changed. This integrated, medium bodied 51% Merlot, 35% Cab Sauv & 14% Cab Franc blend has intense aromas of red currant, cherry, leather, pencil lead and violets/pine/oak combination. Tannins are refined to tannic (opens between 30 to 60 min) and the finish is long and silky. My remaining stash shall be aged for another 5 years (if I can pace/restrain myself). My impression: BEAUTIFUL to DIVINE, 93 pts. Would highly recommend if it was still available. Tasted Aug/10.

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Serve this wine between 60-65 degrees Farenheit or 15-18 degrees Celsius.

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