 Gros Verdot is a permitted variety in the red Meritage "Bordeaux style" wine produced in California, Washington, Michigan, Virginia and other wine regions with wineries that are members of the Meritage Alliance.In these wines, the grape is usually blended with Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Carmenère, Malbec, St-Macaire and Petit Verdot.According to Master of Wine Jancis Robinson Gros Verdot tends to produce a less concentrated wine than Petit Verdot but one with cherry and pepper notes.