David Ortiz wanted something different. Papi Noir had been the first choice, but the varietal was too expensive and would not allow all three labels to be priced similarly. So Ortiz set his mind on a Cabernet/Merlot mix. A Bordeaux was scratched because legally, the wine had to be produced in France. A Meritage was the next choice, until Charity Wines learned they would be required to license the trademark from The Meritage Association. So “Vintage Papi” it became, tagged simply as “Papi’s Blend.” It was for this initiative that the David Ortiz Children’s Fund was created.