Michael Shaps

Meritage Monticello Cabernet Franc Blend

8.84 ratings

8.61 pro ratings

Monticello, Central Region, Virginia, USA

Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Petit Verdot

Beef, Venison, Salami & Prosciutto, Chili & Hot Spicy, Potato, Exotic Spices, Lamb, White Rice, Baking Spices, Herbs, Pasta, Chicken, Mushrooms, Pungent Cheese, Turkey, Tomato-Based, Soft Cheese, Pork, Beans & Peas, Hard Cheese, Duck, Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Blue Cheese, Onion

Top Notes For

Christopher Bates

Master Sommelier, Owner/Winemaker Element Winery

8.6

Smokey and quite ripe.

Smokey and quite ripe.

1 person found it helpfulApr 22nd, 2014

8.9

An amazing vintage for Virginia. High quality fruit. Lingering pepper on the nose. Softened texture but still very broad

An amazing vintage for Virginia. High quality fruit. Lingering pepper on the nose. Softened texture but still very broad

Oct 9th, 2017

9.0

Wonderful golden color, great acidity, not much nose.

Wonderful golden color, great acidity, not much nose.

Feb 24th, 2016

8.9

Jason had this 9 years ago

Jason had this 9 years ago

Nov 20th, 2016