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I would think that Octagon is NOT a Meritage. It's usually made from Cabernet Franc, Merlot and Nebbiolo. As IK said, a Meritage can only be made from Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Petite Verdot and Malbec (for the red). It doesn't have to have all five varietals, but those are the only grapes allowed, and Nebbiolo isn't one of them.