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Meritage

Fox Run

Finger Lakes · Finger Lakes · United States

Fact sheet

Type
Other
Grape
Merlot · Cabernet Sauvignon
Country
United States
Region
Finger Lakes · Finger Lakes
Appellation
Finger Lakes, New York, USA
Body
full
Acidity
medium
Tannin
high
Sweetness
dry

Food pairing

red meats · lamb · dishes with rich sauces

Rated vintages

  • 201290 pts

    Fresh primary red cherries and berries are nuanced with complexities of soil, smoke and tobacco in this lovely blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Cabernet Franc. Cutting cranberry acidity and fine persistent tannins lend four-square structure. The finish lingers on subtle t…

  • 201088 pts

    A blend of Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon, Fox Run's Meritage highlights Merlot's rich, ripe black cherry flavor with Cabernet's taut acidity and herbaceous flair. It's rigidly tannic still, but should mature elegantly over the next 3–5 years.