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    The Best Meritage Wines

    Trader Joe's Reserve Meritage North Coast Lot 232 Review

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: August 16, 2022 Last Updated: September 22, 2022

    Trader Joe's Reserve Meritage North Coast Lot 232 Review

    Ripe, rich and jammy, we review the Trader Joe's Reserve Meritage North Coast Lot 232. A Bordeaux blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot and Petit Verdot from the North Coast of California and aged in oak for an unspecified amount of time. … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: California, Highly Recommended, Meritage, Red Blends, Trader Joe's

    Outlander Meritage Red Wine - A Friendly Blend

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: March 5, 2022 Last Updated: January 15, 2023

    Outlander Meritage Red Wine - A Friendly Blend

    A sweet and smooth red blend from Paso Robles, we check out the latest vintage of the Aldi Outlander Meritage. A blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot, Malbec and Merlot from Paso Robles, California. … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Aldi, California, Meritage, Red Blends

    The Best INSIDER DEAL Yet? 50% Off Perfect 10 Meritage!

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: February 28, 2022 Last Updated: March 2, 2022

    The Best INSIDER DEAL Yet? 50% Off Perfect 10 Meritage

    THIS LIMITED TIME OFFER IS NOW EXPIRED! Sign up below to make sure you get the next one. Learn more about our winery direct INSIDER DEALS here. Master winemaker Clark Smith is back with a stunning wine that is aged an incredible 90 months in French oak barrels, the Two Jakes … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: California, California - Lake County, Deals, Highly Recommended, Insider Deals, Meritage, Merlot, Red Blends

    Trader Joe's Grand Reserve Napa Valley Meritage - Ripe and Ready

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: January 27, 2022 Last Updated: January 15, 2023

    Trader Joe's Grand Reserve Napa Valley Meritage - Ripe and Ready

    Bulk Buy again! It's a new vintage of the Trader Joe's Grand Reserve Napa Valley Meritage Lot 86. A Meritage (red blend) of Bordeaux varietals from Napa Valley, California. … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Bulk Buy, California, Meritage, Red Blends, Trader Joe's

    Trader Joe's Platinum Reserve Rutherford Meritage Lot 100 Review

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: July 17, 2021 Last Updated: January 24, 2023

    Trader Joe's Platinum Reserve Rutherford Meritage Lot 100 Review

    A delicious, drink me now pick from Napa Valley, the Trader Joe's Platinum Reserve Rutherford Meritage Lot 100. A Meritage blend from Rutherford, Napa Valley, California. Meritage is a blend of two or more Bordeaux varieties, primarily Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: California, Highly Recommended, Meritage, Red Blends, Trader Joe's

    Roustabout Meritage - Easy-Going

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: November 3, 2020 Last Updated: May 28, 2021

    Roustabout Meritage - Easy-Going

    An easy to drink red blend with a blue collar price, the Roustabout Meritage from Trader Joe's. A Meritage blend of 63% Cabernet Sauvignon, 21% Malbec, 12% Merlot and 4% Petit Verdot from Paso Robles, California. … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: California, Meritage, Red Blends, Trader Joe's

    Oakville Bench Meritage – A Treat Under $20

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: June 17, 2020 Last Updated: May 28, 2021

    Oakville Bench Meritage – A Treat Under $20

    Trader Joe's releases a 2012 Meritage from the exclusive Oakville AVA in Napa Valley for under $20, the Oakville Bench Meritage. An undisclosed Meritage blend from Oakville, Napa Valley, California but by definition it must contain two or more of the following varieties: … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: California, Meritage, Red Blends, Trader Joe's

    Insider Deal! FiveWise Meritage Blend - One Smart Pick

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: February 20, 2020 Last Updated: January 14, 2022

    Insider Deal! FiveWise Meritage Blend - One Smart Pick

    THIS LIMITED TIME OFFER IS NOW EXPIRED! Sign up below to make sure you get the next one. Learn more about our winery direct INSIDER DEALS here. Save 36% for a limited time on the highly satisfying and highly recommended FiveWise Meritage Blend from Scheid Family … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: California, Deals, Highly Recommended, Insider Deals, Meritage, Red Blends

    Trader Joe's Reserve Meritage Napa Valley - A Napa Bargain

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: July 18, 2019 Last Updated: May 28, 2021

    Trader Joe's Reserve Meritage Napa Valley - A Napa Bargain

    A solid wine at a great price, the Trader Joe's Reserve Napa Valley Meritage Lot 181. 46% Merlot, 22% Cabernet Franc, 22% Petit Verdot and 10% Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley, California. The wine is aged for 6 months in American oak barrels. (A meritage is a … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: California, Meritage, Red Blends, Trader Joe's

    Trader Joe's Grand Reserve Sonoma Meritage - Crazy Good

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: May 8, 2019 Last Updated: May 28, 2021

    Trader Joe's Grand Reserve Sonoma Meritage - Crazy Good

    Get it while you can, the Trader Joe's Grand Reserve Sonoma Meritage Lot 92. Bulk Buy! A Meritage (Bordeaux-style blend) of Merlot, Malbec, Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon from Sonoma County, California. The wine is aged for 26 months in French oak barrels. … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Bulk Buy, California, Meritage, Red Blends, Trader Joe's

    Cameron Hughes Napa Valley Meritage - Magnificent Meritage

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: October 7, 2016 Last Updated: May 28, 2021

    Cameron Hughes Napa Valley Meritage - Magnificent Meritage

    The Cameron Hughes Napa Valley Meritage, a Bordeaux blend by a different name. A Meritage blend of Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec and Petit Verdot from the Oak Knoll district in Napa Valley, California. … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: California, Meritage

    Trader Joe's Grand Reserve Napa Valley Meritage - Trader Joe's Top Picks

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: May 31, 2014 Last Updated: March 5, 2021

    2011-Trader-Joes-Grand-Reserve-Napa-Valley-Meritage-Lot-27

      BULK BUY! Meritage from Napa Valley, California. Available exclusively at Trader Joe's. Purchased for $12.99. No info on bottle. 13.8% Alcohol We're big fans of Meritage blends here at The Reverse Wine Snob and as we explained in our series on Meritage, … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Bulk Buy, California, Meritage, Trader Joe's

    Kirkland Signature Rutherford Napa Valley Meritage - Revisiting An Old Friend

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: April 7, 2014 Last Updated: October 1, 2021

    2012-Kirkland-Signature-Rutherford-Napa-Valley-Meritage

    58% Merlot, 26% Cabernet Sauvignon, 8% Petit Verdot, 6% Cabernet Franc and 2% Malbec from Rutherford, Napa Valley, California. Available for $13.99 exclusively at Costco. From the bottle: "The Napa Valley, Rutherford AVA is known for its unique terroir of … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: California, Costco, Kirkland Signature, Meritage

    Battle of The Bargain Napa Valley Meritage - Cameron Hughes Lot 325 vs Kirkland Signature

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: September 6, 2013 Last Updated: October 1, 2021

    Battle-of-the-bargain-napa-valley-meritage

    BULK BUY! The 2010 Cameron Hughes Lot 325 Atlas Peak Napa Valley Meritage and the 2010 Kirkland Signature Napa Valley Meritage face off! We're huge fans of Meritage blends here at The Reverse Wine Snob. As you may remember from our recent Make Mine a Meritage series, a … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Bulk Buy, California, Costco, Kirkland Signature, Meritage

    Franciscan Estate Magnificat Napa Valley Meritage - Make Mine A Meritage Wine 11

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: May 11, 2013 Last Updated: March 3, 2021

    2009-Franciscan-Estate-Magnificat-Napa-Valley-Meritage

    64% Cabernet Sauvignon, 26% Merlot, 5% Petit Verdot, 3% Cabernet Franc and 2% Malbec from Napa Valley, California. Sample submitted for review. SRP of $50 and available widely for $30 (Saturday Splurge). 6,146 cases produced. From the bottle: "To create Magnificat, we … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: California, Meritage, Saturday Splurge

    Arrowhead Spring Vineyards Meritage Reserve - Make Mine A Meritage Wine 10

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: May 4, 2013 Last Updated: December 11, 2016

    2008-Arrowhead-Spring-Vineyards-Meritage-Reserve

    41% Cabernet Franc, 39% Cabernet Sauvignon and 20% Merlot from Niagara Escarpment, New York. SRP of $25 and available at that price (Saturday Splurge). Sample submitted for review. From the bottle: "This wine is aged for 23 months in oak barrels. Each barrel is … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Meritage, New York, Saturday Splurge

    Chateau Ste Michelle Artist Series Meritage - Make Mine A Meritage Wine 9

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: April 20, 2013 Last Updated: March 5, 2021

    2008-Chateau-Ste-Michelle-Artist-Series-Meritage

    51% Cabernet Sauvignon, 36% Merlot, 6% Cabernet Franc, 6% Malbec and 1% Petit Verdot from Columbia Valley, Washington. SRP of $55 and purchased for $35 (Saturday Splurge). From the bottle: "Cara Barer, Artist Artist and photographer Cara Barer transforms volumes of … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Meritage, Saturday Splurge, Washington

    Kirkland Signature Rutherford Napa Valley Meritage - Make Mine A Meritage Wine #8

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: April 12, 2013 Last Updated: October 1, 2021

    2011-Kirkland-Signature-Rutherford-Napa-Valley-Meritage

    Bulk Buy! 49% Cabernet Sauvignon, 42% Merlot, 5% Petit Verdot and 3% Malbec from Napa Valley, California. Available exclusively at Costco for $13.99. From the bottle: "The Napa Valley, Rutherford AVA is known for its unique terroir of volcanic-influenced soil laced … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Bulk Buy, California, Costco, Kirkland Signature, Meritage

    Estancia Reserve Meritage - Make Mine A Meritage

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: April 2, 2013 Last Updated: March 5, 2021

    Estancia Reserve Meritage 2009 - Make Mine A Meritage Wine #7

    62% Cabernet Sauvignon, 28% Merlot and 10% Petit Verdot from Paso Robles, California. … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: California, Costco, Meritage

    Dry Creek Vineyard The Mariner Meritage - Make Mine A Meritage Wine #6

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: March 23, 2013 Last Updated: October 1, 2021

    2008-Dry-Creek-Vineyard-The-Mariner-Meritage

    48% Cabernet Sauvignon, 35% Merlot, 8% Petit Verdot, 6% Malbec and 3% Cabernet Franc from Dry Creek Valley, California. SRP of $40 and available for as low as $34. Sample submitted for review. From the bottle: "In spite of rock and tempest's roar, in spite of false lights … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: California, California - Dry Creek Valley, Meritage, Saturday Splurge

    Arrowhead Red Meritage - Make Mine A Meritage Wine #5

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: March 14, 2013 Last Updated: March 4, 2021

    2008-Arrowhead-Red-Meritage

    35% Cabernet Sauvignon, 34% Merlot and 31% Cabernet Franc from Niagara Escarpment, New York. Sample submitted for review. SRP of $16 and available for as low as $13. From the bottle: "Arrowhead Red is a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Merlot aged in oak … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Meritage, New York

    Fox Run Vineyards Meritage - Make Mine A Meritage Wine #4

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: March 9, 2013 Last Updated: December 11, 2016

    2010-Fox-Run-Meritage

    71% Merlot and 29% Cabernet Sauvignon from the Finger Lakes region of New York. SRP of $40 and available at that price. Sample submitted for review. From the bottle: "This limited release contains Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon blended for complexity and long life. This … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Meritage, New York, Saturday Splurge

    Dry Creek Vineyard Sonoma County Meritage - Make Mine A Meritage Wine #3

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: February 26, 2013 Last Updated: October 1, 2021

    2008-Dry-Creek-Vineyard-Sonoma-County-Meritage

    33% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot, 17% Cabernet Franc, 14% Malbec and 6% Petit Verdot from Sonoma County, California. SRP of $28 and available for as low as $19. Sample submitted for review. From the bottle: "The term Meritage refers to the age-old tradition of blending … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: California, California - Dry Creek Valley, Meritage

    Hahn Winery Central Coast Meritage - Make Mine A Meritage Wine #2

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: February 13, 2013 Last Updated: March 5, 2021

    2010-Hahn-Winery-Central-Coast-Meritage

    48% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Franc, 9% Malbec and 8% Petit Verdot from Central Coast, California. Sample submitted for review. SRP of $18 and available for as low as $12. From the bottle: "Hahn Winery began in 1980 through the vision of Nicky and Gaby … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: California, Meritage

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