{"product_id":"2021-overtime-meritage","title":"2021 Overtime Meritage","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRelease: \u003c\/strong\u003e2021 Overtime Meritage\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWine: \u003c\/strong\u003e75% Merlot, 25% Cabernet Sauvignon\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinemaking Notes: \u003c\/strong\u003eWhile 2021 proved more favourable for white varietals across much of Niagara, select vineyard sites benefited from slightly warmer and drier conditions that allowed Bordeaux varietals to achieve exceptional maturity and phenolic ripeness. Our vineyard was fortunate to be one of those sites.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCareful vineyard management, patient winemaking and selective harvesting allowed this Meritage blend to reach its full potential. Grapes were harvested late in the season, fermented separately at moderate temperatures, and gently extracted through twice daily pumpovers to maximize flavour and structure. The wines were then aged for four years in a combination of new and older French oak barrels before only the finest casks were chosen for the final blend.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDeep ruby in colour and intensely aromatic, this wine reveals layers of black cherry, raspberry, wild strawberry, dried plum and dark chocolate, alongside subtle spice and toasted oak notes. The palate is round and velvety, driven by flavours of black currant, blackberry, and ripe cherry with a delicate touch of mint. Smooth tannins and integrated oak carry through a long, fresh finish accented by gentle spice.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEnjoy now for its youthful richness or cellar for up to eight years as it softens and gains further complexity.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePair It With: \u003c\/strong\u003eEnjoy with anything from the grill! This Meritage complements roasted vegetables, mushrooms, herbed pork loin and juicy burgers with ease. \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlcohol by Volume\u003c\/span\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e 14.7%\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTotal Reducing Sugars:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3.3 g\/L\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrix Level: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e22.3°\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eVineyard: \u003c\/strong\u003eNeufeld Farm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAwards:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eSilver – Ontario Wine Awards 2026\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Palatine Hills Estate Winery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48587149541601,"sku":"A-RED-21-MRT-O-SB","price":39.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0498\/0470\/5951\/files\/32.png?v=1782310633","url":"https:\/\/www.palatinehillsestatewinery.com\/products\/2021-overtime-meritage","provider":"Palatine Hills Estate Winery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}