American Merlot
Red · Medium · Dry
California Merlot, when made well — plummy, supple, with a touch of cocoa and earlier drinkability than its Bordeaux cousins. The unfairly maligned dinner-party red.
Why it works with Grilled Swordfish With Rosemary-white Wine Sauce
American Merlot's mid-weight flatters Grilled Swordfish With Rosemary-white Wine Sauce without taking over — the everyday red strategy.