Meritage
Derived from a combination of the words “Merit” and “Heritage”, Meritage wines are U.S. born and bred and must include some combination of the classic Bordeaux varietals. When examining our Meritage Wine Ratings, it is evident that the red blends are far more prevalent than the whites. The red wines are a blend of the noble Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot and Malbec, while the whites combine Sauvignon Blanc, Sémillon and Muscadelle. In these wines, no one varietal may account for more than 90% of the blend. In order to use the term Meritage, wineries must apply for and obtain a license through the Meritage Alliance, though certain wineries choose to brand their wines, creating a proprietary blend such as Joseph Phelps’ “Insignia.” The Alliance considers these wines to be the best of the vintage, and consumers can expect big and bold flavors, brimming with ripe and lush berry fruit that will only improve with oak barrel aging. For further information on these wines simply reference our Meritage Wine Reviews.
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Robert Renzoni 2018 Meritage (Temecula Valley)
South CoastSmoked pork and cranberry sauce aromas show on the nose of this ...See Full Review$76 -
Rancho Sisquoc 2017 Cellar Select Meritage (Santa Barbara County)
Central CoastDark but somewhat thin aromas of cranberry, caramel and incense oil show ...See Full Review$35 -
Dry Creek Vineyard 2018 Benchland Meritage (Dry Creek Valley)
SonomaBlending 60% Cabernet Sauvignon with 22% Cabernet Franc and 18% Malbec, this ...See Full Review$65 -
Pure Cru 2015 MCoz Meritage (Napa Valley)
NapaAfter being aged 39 months in French oak, this blends 57% Cabernet ...See Full Review$125 -
Clos La Chance 2019 Meritage (Santa Clara Valley)
Central CoastDark-cherry aromas are wrapped in fine oak on the balanced nose of ...See Full Review$17 -
Ironstone 2017 Reserve Estate Grown Meritage (Sierra Foothills)
Sierra FoothillsTasty black-currant and black-cherry flavors are lightly accented with mint and toasted ...See Full Review$40 -
Dry Creek Vineyard 2018 The Mariner Meritage (Dry Creek Valley)
SonomaThis is a Bordeaux-style blend that leads with 68% Cabernet Sauvignon, 13% ...See Full Review$50 -
Osprey's Dominion 2014 Flight Meritage (North Fork of Long Island)
Long IslandThis blend of Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot delivers ...Cellar SelectionSee Full Review$30 -
Edna Valley Vineyard 2017 Winemaker Series Meritage (Paso Robles)
Central CoastAromas of dark chocolate-covered cherry and açai alongside warm toast carry the ...See Full Review$45 -
Sol Duc 2018 Estate Meritage (Columbia Valley (WA))
Columbia ValleyAged 22 months in French and American oak, this is a blend ...Cellar SelectionSee Full Review$55 -
Robert Renzoni 2017 Riserva Meritage (Temecula Valley)
South CoastTart red-plum aromas and fistfuls of herbs show on the nose of ...See Full Review$72 -
Coffee Pot Cellars 2015 Meritage (North Fork of Long Island)
Long IslandThis blend offers a seamless mix of brambleberry, plum, anise and clove ...See Full Review$28 -
Lieb 2019 Estate Meritage (North Fork of Long Island)
Long IslandThere's depth and richness to this Bordeaux-style red blend. Accents of Dutch-process ...See Full Review$48 -
Pindar Vineyards 2019 Mythology Meritage (North Fork of Long Island)
Long IslandThis blend of Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot and Malbec ...See Full Review$40 -
Hayes Valley 2019 Meritage (Central Coast)
Central CoastSour dried fruit and a slight acetic aroma show on the nose ...See Full Review$13 -
Adirondack Winery 2018 Adirondack Trio Premium Edition Meritage (New York)
New York OtherCandied cherry and sweet spice tones carry this blend of Merlot, Cabernet ...See Full Review$26 -
Robert Hall 2017 Cavern Select Meritage (Paso Robles)
Central CoastEarthy aromas of treefall in a hot summer forest meet with elderberry ...See Full Review$50 -
Falkner 2019 Special Selection Meritage (Temecula Valley)
South CoastAromas of hibiscus, carnation, cranberry, crushed rock and a pinch of pepper ...See Full Review$60 -
Wilson Creek 2018 Family Meritage (Temecula Valley)
South CoastJust-ripe plum berry aromas meet with cracked pepper on the nose of ...See Full Review$65 -
Robert Renzoni 2017 Riserva Meritage (Temecula Valley)
South CoastLight and dried red-fruit aromas are spiced by sandalwood and cracked pepper ...See Full Review$76
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