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 2019 Riserva Meritage (Temecula Valley)
South CoastThis Bordeaux blend shows off Temecula Meritage in a very promising light, ...See Full Review$76 -
50 Harvests 2016 Meritage Red (Napa Valley)
NapaCocoa, nutmeg, cedar and dark cherries give this full-bodied and nicely mature ...See Full Review$70 -
Oak Farm 2019 Geneviève Estate Grown Meritage (Lodi)
Central ValleyAn approachable and appetizing red blend with layers of flavors and textures. ...See Full Review$42 -
Sterling 2019 Vintner's Collection Meritage Red (California)
California OtherA simple, easy sipper of a red blend. Find notes of blackberry, ...Best BuySee Full Review$12 -
Ragtag 2018 Meritage (Paso Robles)
Central CoastJuicy blackberry aromas are met with anise and oak toast on the ...See Full Review$48 -
Clos LaChance 2020 Meritage (Santa Clara Valley)
Central CoastDark and focused aroma of blackberry and caramel are given a savory ...See Full Review$17 -
Freedom Run 2018 Estate Meritage Appassimento Red (Niagara Escarpment)
New York OtherThis is as rich and full-throttle as you might imagine from a ...See Full Review$40 -
Hayes Valley 2020 Meritage (Central Coast)
Central CoastThis twist-top wine performs extremely well against much more expensive Bordeaux blends. ...Editors’ ChoiceSee Full Review$13 -
Edna Valley Vineyard 2019 Winemaker Series Meritage (Paso Robles)
Central CoastSmashed blackberry, loamy earth and pencil shaving aromas make for a compelling ...Cellar SelectionSee Full Review$45 -
Brecon Estate 2019 Meritage (Adelaida District)
Central CoastWild forest herbs and tart violet aromas meet with a sour blackberry ...See Full Review$68 -
Lorimar 2018 Meritage (California)
California OtherThis suave and velvety wine offers attractive toast, leather and sunbaked earth ...See Full Review$59 -
Beauregard 2018 Meritage (Santa Cruz Mountains)
Central CoastTart boysenberry aromas are met with earthy hints of dried wild herb ...See Full Review$50 -
Peltzer Family 2017 Meritage (California)
California OtherThis blend of 27% Cabernet Franc, 20% Cabernet Sauvignon, 19% Malbec, 19% ...See Full Review$75 -
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
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