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Wine Cabernet Franc Meritage Alchemy Classic
Red
Hunter's Red
Label Alchemy (11) front label
Latest Release 2012
vintage
2014
blend
2015
blend
2015
blend
2015
blend
Sweetness Dry Dry Dry Semi-Dry Semi-Dry
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Grape(s) Cabernet Franc Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc & Merlot Cabernet Franc,
Merlot, Lemberger, Cabernet Sauvignon
Corot Noir, DeChaunac, Merlot & Cabernet Franc Corot Noir,
Seyval Blanc,  DeChaunac
Estate grown & bottled Yes       Yes
Appellation Finger Lakes Finger Lakes Finger Lakes Finger Lakes Finger Lakes
Fermentation Stainless steel & open container Stainless steel & open container Stainless steel & open container Stainless steel & open container Stainless steel only
Oak Aging 18 months (Fr.) Avg. 12 months
(Fr./Am.)
Avg. 9 months
(Fr./Am.)
Avg 4 months (Fr.) none
Alcohol % 12% 12.5% 12.5% 12% 11%
pH 3.7 3.6 3.6 3.4 3.2
TA (g/L) 6.3 6.8 6.8 8.0 8.1
Res. Sugar 0.3% 0.5% 0.4% 1.7% 2%
Closure Natural cork Natural cork Natural cork Diam cork Synthetic cork
Aroma/Flavor Highlights cherries, light pepper & oak rasberries, cherries, spice & firm oak black cherry notes, subtle oak and hints of light pepper vibrant fruit flavors, Chianti-style; smooth oak mellow, perfect red for white wine people
Food Pairing Suggestions fine cuts of lamb and beef; creamy cheese fine cuts of beef, lamb and rich cheeses hearty meat dishes, rich cheeses and tomato-based Italian cuisine Italian cuisine, red meats, with and in hearty soups and stews red meats and pasta with red sauces; fantastic with barbecue
Serve at cool room temp cool room temp cool room temp cool room temp cool room temp or chilled
Vegan Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
First Release 2000
(99 vintage)
2006
(04 vintage)
2007 1983 1999
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