Wines that pair with

Grilled Swordfish With Rosemary-white Wine Sauce

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American Merlot

Adventurous

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.

Red · Medium · Dry

Australia's signature red — dense, spice-driven, peppery, often pushing 15% alcohol. Barossa makes it brawniest; McLaren Vale, smokier; Hunter, leaner. Built for the grill.

Why it works with Grilled Swordfish With Rosemary-white Wine Sauce

Australian Shiraz's mid-weight flatters Grilled Swordfish With Rosemary-white Wine Sauce without taking over — the everyday red strategy.

Rioja

Adventurous

Red · Medium · Dry

Tempranillo-based blend from northern Spain, traditionally oak-aged into something quietly profound. Cherry, dill, vanilla, leather; great with lamb, paella, and aged Manchego.

Why it works with Grilled Swordfish With Rosemary-white Wine Sauce

Rioja's cherry-and-spice profile pairs gently with Grilled Swordfish With Rosemary-white Wine Sauce.