Burntshirt Vineyards

O Cellars Meritage Red Blend

9.23 ratings
-no pro ratings
North Carolina, USA
Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot, Malbec
Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Pasta, Venison, Tomato-Based, Potato, Pork, Chocolate & Caramel, White Rice, Mushrooms, Beef, Lamb, Chili & Hot Spicy, Pungent Cheese, Salami & Prosciutto, Hard Cheese, Exotic Spices, Baking Spices, Blue Cheese, Herbs, Soft Cheese, Chicken, Turkey, Duck, Onion, Beans & Peas
Top Notes For
ESF
9.5

Yup, first night at new house in NC - cracked this open and yes it is still a bad ass... see previous note

Yup, first night at new house in NC - cracked this open and yes it is still a bad ass... see previous note

Jul 22nd, 2020
ESF
9.5

Stunning - this is a World Class Wine from the rolling hills of North Carolina. Done in true “Meritage” style (if that’s a thing) - using all 5 noble Bordelaise grapes with an outstanding result. Gorgeous right off and then just opened and deepened over an hour or so: beautiful red & black perfumed fruit, deep rich cherry & cassis, core beam of plum and blackberry/boysenberry, mocha & vanilla, subtle dusting of sweet spices. Gentle caressing tannins - sturdy & balanced, fluid, seamless - as my wife exclaimed: a symphony!

Stunning - this is a World Class Wine from the rolling hills of North Carolina. Done in true “Meritage” style (if that’s a thing) - using all 5 noble Bordelaise grapes with an outstanding result. Gorgeous right off and then just opened and deepened over an hour or so: beautiful red & black perfumed fruit, deep rich cherry & cassis, core beam of plum and blackberry/boysenberry, mocha & vanilla, subtle dusting of sweet spices. Gentle caressing tannins - sturdy & balanced, fluid, seamless - as my wife exclaimed: a symphony!

Feb 9th, 2020
Henry Fuseler

11/19. Nice Meritage. More body than I expected. Paired well with angel hair pasta served with EVOO, capers along with chicken thighs (boneless & skinless.

11/19. Nice Meritage. More body than I expected. Paired well with angel hair pasta served with EVOO, capers along with chicken thighs (boneless & skinless.

Nov 14th, 2019