Year: 2007
Wine: Meritage
Ravines is a winery located on the eastern shore of Keuka Lake. They focus on dry wines, though they offer a few off dry wines as well.
The Meritage is an impenetrably dark red. The first nose brings a strong aroma of dark chocolate with hints of oak and cherry. On the second nose, the cherry stands out more, adding a hint of blackberry. The taste follows the aromas. Cherry and blackberry at the tip of the tongue, oak as it continues to the middle, and rich dark chocolate from the middle to the finish. This finish lingers. It is generally well balanced, maybe slightly too bitter, though that is a result of the strong chocolate flavors.
This is one of the better reds in the Finger Lakes. It has a strong aroma and a variety of flavors that are distinct, though none overpowering. I had the opportunity to pair this wine with chocolate, which heightens the fruit flavors of the wine and the creaminess of the chocolate.
Final Rating 7.5/10 - Wonderful aromas and flavors. Mostly well balanced, though the bitterness can be a somewhat off putting on the finish. When paired with good chocolate, this wine flourishes.
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