Pollak Vineyards

Meritage Cabernet Franc Blend

9.127 ratings
9.44 pro ratings
Monticello, Central Region, Virginia, USA
Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Petit Verdot
Beef, Venison, Salami & Prosciutto, Chili & Hot Spicy, Potato, Exotic Spices, Lamb, White Rice, Baking Spices, Herbs, Pasta, Chicken, Mushrooms, Pungent Cheese, Turkey, Tomato-Based, Soft Cheese, Pork, Beans & Peas, Hard Cheese, Duck, Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Blue Cheese, Onion
Top Notes For
Ralph DiBiasi

Blackberries, spice,violets, milk chocolate nose.

Blackberries, spice,violets, milk chocolate nose.

Dec 19th, 2016
Mo Cherry

Surprisingly good for Monticello

Surprisingly good for Monticello

Jul 12th, 2013
Matt Mason

One of our favorites from VA. C R+ with some sediment; N fresh berry, raspberry, currant, woodsy; T same with added oak, mushroom. Smooth, mild tannins.

One of our favorites from VA. C R+ with some sediment; N fresh berry, raspberry, currant, woodsy; T same with added oak, mushroom. Smooth, mild tannins.

Jul 23rd, 2020
Megan Hesselbein

2014 Meritage

2014 Meritage

Nov 24th, 2018
Matt Mason

C ruby w ink; N old world wine cellar, juicy black currant, blackberry, blueberry, cherry; T same with balanced acidity and tannins; one of my favorites I’ve had in VA

C ruby w ink; N old world wine cellar, juicy black currant, blackberry, blueberry, cherry; T same with balanced acidity and tannins; one of my favorites I’ve had in VA

Jun 25th, 2018
Jay Scharff

Came for the cherry, stayed for the black pepper. The spice lasts throughout the lengthy finish. Would go nicely with a pepper crusted filet or any righteously seasoned beef.

Came for the cherry, stayed for the black pepper. The spice lasts throughout the lengthy finish. Would go nicely with a pepper crusted filet or any righteously seasoned beef.

Apr 10th, 2016
Sarah

A complex nose, smooth, rich and silky wine. We enjoyed this one!

A complex nose, smooth, rich and silky wine. We enjoyed this one!

Jan 27th, 2016
Dennis Kellison

Don't see 2010 here. Superb, cherry, plum

Don't see 2010 here. Superb, cherry, plum

Feb 20th, 2015
Jim Files

Such high hopes and yet so much disappointment.

Such high hopes and yet so much disappointment.

Feb 15th, 2015
David Kostelnik

David had this 9 years ago

David had this 9 years ago

Jul 8th, 2015