Meritage

Pronunciation: /ˈmɛrɪtɪdʒ/

Definitions of Meritage

noun a type of wine that is a blend of two or more traditional grape varieties, especially in Bordeaux-style wines

Example Sentences

A1 Meritage is a type of wine that blends different grape varieties.

A2 I tried a delicious Meritage wine at the restaurant last night.

B1 The Meritage wine I bought has a nice balance of flavors.

B2 Meritage wines are often aged in oak barrels to enhance their complexity.

C1 The Meritage from that vineyard is highly sought after by collectors.

C2 The sommelier recommended a Meritage to pair with the steak for its bold flavors.

Examples of Meritage in a Sentence

formal The Meritage wine is a blend of two or more traditional Bordeaux grape varieties.

informal I love trying different Meritage wines with my friends during our wine tastings.

slang Let's grab a bottle of Meritage and have a chill night in.

figurative The Meritage of flavors in this dish creates a harmonious balance that is truly delightful.

Grammatical Forms of Meritage

• plural: Meritages
• comparative: more Meritage
• superlative: most Meritage
• present tense: Meritage
• future tense: will Meritage
• perfect tense: has Meritaged
• continuous tense: is Meritaging
• singular: Meritage
• positive degree: Meritage
• infinitive: to Meritage
• gerund: Meritaging
• participle: Meritaged

Origin and Evolution of Meritage

First Known Use: 1988 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'Meritage' was coined in the United States in the late 20th century.

Evolution of the word: Meritage was created as a combination of the words 'merit' and 'heritage' to denote high-quality blended wines produced by member wineries of the Meritage Association. Over time, the term has become widely recognized and used in the wine industry to describe premium blended wines that meet specific criteria.