Winery 12 CornersMeritage Dry Red
Red wine
This wine is a blend of 3 varietals which are the Cabernet franc, the Cabernet-Sauvignon and the Merlot.
This wine generally goes well with pork, poultry or beef.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Meritage Dry Red of Winery 12 Corners in the region of Michigan often reveals types of flavors of red fruit.
Food and wine pairings with Meritage Dry Red
Pairings that work perfectly with Meritage Dry Red
Original food and wine pairings with Meritage Dry Red
The Meritage Dry Red of Winery 12 Corners matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or pork such as recipes of stuffed zucchini, lamb kleftiko (greek) or beef stew.
Details and technical informations about Winery 12 Corners's Meritage Dry Red.
Discover the grape variety: Cabernet franc
Supple, fragrant reds with fine tannins and vibrant freshness, showing raspberry, violet, green pepper, pencil lead and gentle spice aromas. Star of the Loire as a single variety (Chinon, Bourgueil, Saumur-Champigny) and of the right bank of Bordeaux in blends (Cheval Blanc at 60%). Also in semi-dry Anjou rosés. A historic Bordeaux variety, parent of Cabernet-Sauvignon, Merlot and Carmenère.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Meritage Dry Red from Winery 12 Corners are 2013, 0, 2012, 2014
Informations about the Winery 12 Corners
The Winery 12 Corners is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 26 wines for sale in the of Lake Michigan Shore to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Lake Michigan Shore
Southwest Michigan AVA tempered by the lake (>90% of state vines), climate softened by lake effect. Riesling signature white: taut and aromatic with signature notes of white apple, peach, lemon, white flowers and mineral touch, lively long mouth — from dry to off-dry fragrant. Ample Chardonnay, fine silky Pinot Noir (cherry, undergrowth), peppery Cabernet Franc. Also Chambourcin hybrid and native Concord.
The wine region of Michigan
Midwestern wine state on the 45th parallel (Burgundy, Piedmont), tempered by the Great Lakes (lake effect). Signature Riesling: precise, taut whites with signature notes of citrus, green apple, white peach, white flowers and saline minerality, crisp acidity - from dry to off-dry. Also ample Chardonnay, perfumed Pinot Gris, opulent Gewürztraminer (lychee, rose). Fresh, silky Pinot Noir in red.
The word of the wine: Breaking
Accident (oxidation or reduction) causing a loss of limpidity of the wine.
