The Central Coast lets us grow 12 different grapes. Good thing, too. It takes four of them – Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Malbec, and Petit Verdot – to make our Meritage. | This richly styled red blend is composed of the classic Bordeaux varietals: Merlot, Malbec, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot. The nose and palate brim with notes of ripe blackberry, mulberry and blueberry, framed by hints of violet and