Chef Burlion recommends
Excellent when served with rich and robust foods, such as bold cheeses, pate, lamb, and game, our Meritage can also stand up to highly spiced or aromatic foods.
2005 Rosenthal Estate Meritage
Information
This is our fourth release of our Meritage (by definition, a blend of two or more of the clas- sic Bordeaux grapes). Cabernet Franc from our top vineyard blocks adds a rich, spicy com- plexity to this wine, balanced with select percentages from our blocks of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot.
The first three releases were great successes, and we feel this is a very worthy heir.
GOLD MEDAL — San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition
GOLD MEDAL — OC Fair Wine Competition
GOLD MEDAL — Los Angeles International Wine Competition
Characteristics
Full bouquet of blackberry, violet, rose petal, and lightly toasted oak. Elegant, silky tannins, with a lingering finish. A polished balance of finesse and richness. This very limited wine pairs well with roasts, duck, and many Italian dishes.
