Merlot
Adventurous
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 Fig Fritters
Merlot's mid-weight flatters Fig Fritters without taking over — the everyday red strategy.