| Rating | 91 |
| Style | Red |
| Blend | Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Petit Verdot |
| Vintage | 2017 |
| Appellation |
Monticello Virginia USA |
| ABV | 14.5% |
| Price | $40.00 |
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| Reviewed By | |
| Reviewed | 2023-03-28 |
Perfect For
Dinner Parties, Drinking Outside the Lines, Wine And Cheese Night
Drink If You Like
Barbera, Cabernet Franc , Merlot
Pollak Vineyards Meritage 2017 Review
Owners Margo and David Pollak were pioneers in the Carneros sub-AVA of Napa, and could have stayed in Napa. But they saw a challenge in the Commonwealth and founded Pollak vineyards in 2003. And it's so great that they did. The wines they are producing are wonderful welcome-to-Virginia-wine wines. Like this red blend. It is so balanced with a good depth of fruit that is kept in check by great natural acidity. The fruit is deep and savory, and the tannins, with some good age, melt into the wine. Impress your friends with this one.
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