Hunt Country Vineyards Meritage

This 2004 vintage Finger Lakes Wine was a solid player with the grass fed beef. It was a bit riper than most other Finger Lakes Meritage wines, and that brought out some more of the strength of this popular Bordeaux style wine. Fruit of cherries and small oak, with a hint of sugar. GOOD

Swedish Hill Cabernet Franc

This 2004 Cabernet Franc is what I would consider the cream of the crop. This wine displays quintessential of Cab Franc, but elevates it with concentrated fruit, soft notes of oak, with a bit darker color than most Cab Francs of the Finger Lakes. If I didn't know better, I would have guessed this was an '02 or '03. Some may find a hint of butter and nuts, but it always ends with a delightful easy finish. It will stand up to grass fed beef, but nurtures lighter dishes. VERY GOOD.