Ravines Wine Cellars

Meritage Finger Lakes Red Bordeaux Blend

9.068 ratings
8.915 pro ratings
Finger Lakes, New York, USA
Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot
Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Pasta, Venison, Tomato-Based, Potato, Pork, Chocolate & Caramel, White Rice, Mushrooms, Beef, Lamb, Chili & Hot Spicy, Salami & Prosciutto, Exotic Spices, Baking Spices, Herbs, Chicken, Pungent Cheese, Turkey, Soft Cheese, Beans & Peas, Hard Cheese, Duck, Blue Cheese
Top Notes For
Austin Hohnke

Green with a bit of menthol and earth on the nose. A lean blend of Cabernet Sauvignon (72%) and Merlot (28%). Reads NY.

Green with a bit of menthol and earth on the nose. A lean blend of Cabernet Sauvignon (72%) and Merlot (28%). Reads NY.

Feb 10th, 2020
Severn Goodwin

13 October 2018; Private gathering/bottle party at Morten and Lisa Hallgren's victorian house in Penn Yan, NY.

No formal notes.

13 October 2018; Private gathering/bottle party at Morten and Lisa Hallgren's victorian house in Penn Yan, NY.

No formal notes.

Oct 19th, 2018
Craiggy Weggs

A little tart to start. Opened up very nicely.

A little tart to start. Opened up very nicely.

1 person found it helpfulAug 11th, 2014
Jeff Mastin

Good NY red - cab sav can franc - med acidity med plus tannin black currant and black berry - RAVINES in top 3 for NY red

Good NY red - cab sav can franc - med acidity med plus tannin black currant and black berry - RAVINES in top 3 for NY red

Dec 27th, 2015
Lenn Thompson

Publisher NewYorkCorkReport

9.2

If you have this. Drink it now. Wow.

If you have this. Drink it now. Wow.

Mar 21st, 2015
Michael Gorton Jr

Delicious Bordeaux style blend. Velvety smooth tannins. Bright freshness. Dark fruits. Earthy Spice. Dried Herbs. This still has legs, if you have a few kicking around, you're lucky. #flxwine #drinkny #tasteny #nyswine #wine #ravines

Delicious Bordeaux style blend. Velvety smooth tannins. Bright freshness. Dark fruits. Earthy Spice. Dried Herbs. This still has legs, if you have a few kicking around, you're lucky. #flxwine #drinkny #tasteny #nyswine #wine #ravines

Dec 25th, 2014
Michael Chelus

Good structure and tannins. Showing young for a 2008.

Good structure and tannins. Showing young for a 2008.

Nov 14th, 2013
Jim O’Gorman

Wow everyone just loved this vintage. Full body and so smooth. Paired very well with Rib Eye steaks and new potatoes. A real treat.

Wow everyone just loved this vintage. Full body and so smooth. Paired very well with Rib Eye steaks and new potatoes. A real treat.

Mar 17th, 2024
Jason Wild

News Flash: It is true. Finger Lakes red wine can age with the best. Aromas of cedar, tobacco and earth. Flavors that mingle dark fruit and tar with a round, smooth mouthfeel. Finish was moderate to short with herbaceous notes but with an ample amount of acid. Herbaceous aromas developed as the bottle stayed open and wine flowed into my glass! I held this for a long time and was so nervous about it even though it had been stored perfectly. My experiment paid off and it was an amazing night with food and friends!

News Flash: It is true. Finger Lakes red wine can age with the best. Aromas of cedar, tobacco and earth. Flavors that mingle dark fruit and tar with a round, smooth mouthfeel. Finish was moderate to short with herbaceous notes but with an ample amount of acid. Herbaceous aromas developed as the bottle stayed open and wine flowed into my glass! I held this for a long time and was so nervous about it even though it had been stored perfectly. My experiment paid off and it was an amazing night with food and friends!

Oct 15th, 2017
Nancy Istenes

A great red blend. This was the wine served at our wedding.

A great red blend. This was the wine served at our wedding.

Oct 1st, 2016