Merlot
Red · Medium · Dry
Cabernet's softer sibling — plum, black cherry, and a whisper of chocolate, framed by rounder tannins and earlier drinkability. The wine that built Pomerol and the one to reach for when Cabernet feels like overkill.
Why it works with Bacon Wrapped Dates,almonds,cheddar Cheese Appetizer
Merlot gives Bacon Wrapped Dates,almonds,cheddar Cheese Appetizer a savory partner — cherry, leather, and a touch of acid.