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2020 Meritage

Wine Details
Place of Origin

United States

Finger Lakes

New York

Color

Red

Grape/Blend

42.4% Merlot, 29.2% Cabernet Franc, 28.4% Cabernet Sauvignon

Vintages
20202016
Reviews & Tasting Notes

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Drinking Window

2025 - 2032

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Sheldrake Point sits on the western edge of Cayuga Lake. Winemaker Dave Breeden and Associate Winemaker Perry Hicks craft a strong portfolio from top to bottom, although Sheldrake impresses most with Bordeaux varieties. Well-drained, gravelly loam soils make this site particularly well suited to Cabernet Franc and Merlot, which are able to reach a level of ripeness and concentration not frequently seen in the Finger Lakes. The 2016 Meritage was one of the greatest surprises of my trip and without a doubt the finest red wine I encountered in the region. Breeden also poured a 2014 Riesling that was shockingly youthful and vibrant. This site clearly has something going for it.