Meritage is a unique American expression of traditional French blends. We explore the history and make-up of Meritage wines.
Resources from this episode:
Books:
Certified Specialist of Wine (CSW) Study Guide (Society of Wine Educators), Nickles, J. (2017)
Oxford Companion to Wine, 4th Edition, Robinson, J. and Harding, J. (2015)
Websites:
Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB): Agreement Between the United States of America and the European Community on Trade in Wine (10 March 2006)
Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB): Part 12 – Foreign nongeneric names of geographic significance used in the designation of wines
Los Angeles Times: Wine and the Law – A brief history of U.S. label regulations, Brown, C. (9 April 2008)
Meritage Alliance:
Meritage Alliance: Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Meritage (2013) YOU EVER WANTED TO KNOW ABOUT MERITAGE.pdf
Wine Enthusiast: Meritage [Wine and Ratings] (n.d.)
Wine Enthusiast: What Do ‘Noble Grapes’ Mean in Wine? Barth, J. (15 February 2022)
Wine Lover Magazine: Bordeaux’s American Cousin – What is Meritage Wine? Hoss, O. (N.d.)
Glass in Session® Episodes Related to this Session:
S13E1: American Sparkling Wine
S13E2: American Rosé: The Story of our Red White and Blush
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