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Meritage is used in California to describe wine that have blends of grape varietals resembling those used in Bordeaux. The term was invented to combine "merit" with "heritage. " For reds, the grapes allowed are Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petite Verdot and Malbec; for whites, Sauvignon Blanc and Sémillon may be used.



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