Exceptional Wines Blended
in the Bordeaux Tradition
In 1988, a group of American vintners formed The Meritage Association to identify hand-crafted wines blended from the traditional "noble" Bordeaux varietals including: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot and Malbec or Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon, and Sauvignon Vert.
"Meritage," pronounced like "heritage," was selected from more than 6,000 entries in an international contest to name the new wine category. Meritage is an invented word that combines "merit" and "heritage" — reflecting the spirit of members of The Meritage Association.
New Members!
- Zenas Wines, OR
April 2008
- Hestia Cellars, WA
February 2008
- Popcorn Wine Group, CA
February 2008
- Oak Knoll Vintners, CA
February 2008
- Cinquain Cellars, CA
February 2008
Features
Meritage® is a registered trademark of The Meritage Association. To use this name on your wine label, please contact us about becoming a member.
Celebrating our 20th Anniversary
In January 2008, the Meritage Association proudly began a year-long celebration of the phenomenal growth of Meritage during the past two decades. As part of our celebration we will launch a global campaign to get the word out about Meritage, creating educational materials, tools and opportunities for our members intended to help broaden consumer awareness of these exceptional wines in their own locales.
Understanding Meritage
During March in San Francisco and New York, members of the wine media, founding vintners and interested supporters will be invited to join us in informal discussions and tastings designed to increase understanding of Meritage and heighten interest in these superb wines.
Promotional Plans
Ongoing promotional plans include updates to the Meritage Association website and access to down-loadable educational materials for our members. Check back with us frequently to find additional information in the coming months.
More about our anniversary…