Reif Estate Winery Meritage 2010 Wine Review

Reif Estate Winery Meritage 2010

Niagara-On-The-Lake, Canada

Community Score:90/100

Community Reviews: 4

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Price: $29.95

Drink: 2012-2022

Bottle size: 750 ml

Alcohol: 13.5%

Sweetness: Extra Dry

Wine Type: Red Wine

Winery: Reif

Agent: Reif Estate Winery

Natalie's Score: 88/100

A meaty, robust red with dark fruit and earthy aromas. Just the right amount of oak. Decant for 1-2 hours for maximum pleasure.

This Reif Estate Winery Meritage 2010 was reviewed on April 12, 2012 by Natalie MacLean

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Jerry Wettlaufer rated this wine as 92/100 with the following review:

Enjoyed the 2012; reminded me of a good quality left bank Bordeaux

Mark Cochrane Certified Sommelier rated this wine as 90/100 with the following review:

I tried the Reif Estates Meritage at the Taste Ontario 2013 event in Ottawa and I was pleasantly surprised by this nice blend of 45% Cabernet Sauvignon, 40% Merlot and 15% Cabernet Franc. This Meritage was stored mostly in French oak and some Hungarian oak and reveals flavours of dark fruit and some pepper. The tannins are a little more refined which gives it a nice softness. It's not overpowering but it has a full bodied feel to it. This Meritage would pair well with a beef ribs or stew.

The juice pressed from clean, ripe fruit underwent fermentation for 18 days, using selected yeast. Oak barrel aging in predominantly French Oak with 10% Hungarian and American Oak which contribute to the distinct intensity of this superior red wine. Blend consists of 45% Cabernet Sauvignon, 40% Merlot and 15% Cabernet Franc.

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Reif Estate Winery Meritage 2010 Wine Review

Natalie's Score: 88/100

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