Is Élu Meritage good for sipping on its own

For drinkers who associate American Riesling primarily with the Pacific Northwest

The winemaking philosophy emphasizes honest regional expression rather than heavy-handed extraction

finishing with brown sugar and vanilla on a longer-than-expected close

Hard aged cheeses like Comté complement the tannic structure

Purcari Freedom Blend unavailable Is Élu Meritage good forPurcari Freedom Blend is a 750ml, 13. 5% ABV red wine from Moldova that unites three indigenous grape varieties from three nations into a single, politically charged cuve. Scored 93 100 on the 2022 vintage by aggregate critics and awarded 16. 5 20 by Jancis Robinson on the 2020 vintage, this bottling has earned serious attention well beyond Eastern Europe. Quick Facts: ABV: 13. 5% Origin: Stefan Voda, South East Moldova Aged 612 months in French Oak