Stag’s Hollow Renaissance Meritage 2004
December 30, 2008 by Sheila Whittaker
If you can possibly wait 20 to 30 minutes while this wine decants, you’ll be paid back with a very smooth swallow. Meritage (rhyming with heritage, as it’s a word created from merit + heritage) is the New World way of describing the traditional Bordeaux blend of Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc.
This wine tastes of dark cherry and has a nice oak structure. The folks at Stag’s Hollow make their wines to be approachable young, so the wines drink well at release and the four years following. Which is very considerate of them, as their wines are so tasty it would be a shame to have to wait.
This wine is bold enough to stand up to hearty meats and strongly seasoned tomato-based dishes. It’s a great wine for winter meals that stick to your ribs. It’s also fruity and tasty enough to drink on its own.
There is still some of the 2005 Meritage around, but only 230 cases were produced. It’ll cost you around $35 from the winery and likely a few bucks more from Vancouver wine shops.
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