Thursday, May 17, 2007

Wines served in the proper glassware at the Meritage in Boston, MA


Enjoy the 1,000+ Wines Served in Proper Glassware at Meritage


At Meritage at the Boston Harbor Hotel, wine enthusiasts are ensured that a good glass of wine is not limited to the pour. Meritage introduces an array of Spiegelau glassware, a complete set, for the best possible wine experience. In addition to being aesthetically pleasing, German glassmaker Spiegelau crafts well balanced, durable stemware tailored to enhance the specific characteristics of each type of wine. Complimenting the vast stores of wine offered at Meritage, these customized designs allow the drinker to truly appreciate the nuanced differences among more complex wines. Meritage provides guests with the following glass types:


Champagne – The design and function of this sleek and narrow flute-shaped bowl highlights the delicate aromas and subtle flavors of champagne and captures the pearl-like bubbles, revealing their delicate notes as they explode on the wine’s surface.


Small white wine – Designed for fresh and light wines such as a crisp Sauvignon Blanc.


Large white wine/white Burgundy – Contoured for more robust white wines, this glass features a slightly wider bowl.


Burgundy – The generous pear-shaped bowl allows the more mature, high quality, low-tannin aromatic wines to breathe openly.


Bordeaux – The elegant full-sized bowl reveals the rich aromas of a full, highly tannic red wine and permits the drinker to fully capture its essence.


Port/Sherry – Intended to display the intense aromas of these fortified wines, which typically possess a higher alcohol content.


Sauternes/dessert – Wider bowl shaped to display the multifaceted aromas of these intensely sweet whites.


For more information, or to make a reservation call (617) 439-3995.
About Meritage:


Meritage, at the Boston Harbor Hotel, features fresh, seasonal cuisine impeccably matched to the primary characteristics of wine. As part of Meritage’s unique concept, large and small plates are offered for each item on the menu and matched with complementary wine flavors. The restaurant is the culmination of Chef Daniel Bruce’s 18 years as Chef for the Boston Wine Festival. Meritage, a Mobil Four-Star restaurant and recipient of the Wine Spectator’s Award of Excellence, features one of New England’s most extensive and distinctive wine collections. For more information, visit the Meritage website at http://www.bhh.com/ or call 617.439.3995.

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