I also learned something new in respect of the term meritage, to wit, how to pronounce it properly. Am I correct in believing that the designation originated with Robert Mondavi?
Mondavi may have participated but did not have leadership. A group of vintners, mainly in Napa and Sonoma, worked together. "Meritage" was selected through an international contest that had more than 6,000 entries. Meritage first appeared on labels of Cosentino Winery and Dry Creek Vineyard in 1985-86. Robert Mondavi Private Selection Meritage appears not have been produced until 1994 or later.
I also learned something new in respect of the term meritage, to wit, how to pronounce it properly. Am I correct in believing that the designation originated with Robert Mondavi?
Mondavi may have participated but did not have leadership. A group of vintners, mainly in Napa and Sonoma, worked together. "Meritage" was selected through an international contest that had more than 6,000 entries. Meritage first appeared on labels of Cosentino Winery and Dry Creek Vineyard in 1985-86. Robert Mondavi Private Selection Meritage appears not have been produced until 1994 or later.