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 Guava-glazed Pork Tenderloin With Cilantro-jalapeño Salsa
Merlot's gentle structure complements Guava-glazed Pork Tenderloin With Cilantro-jalapeño Salsa's flavors; reach for this when subtler is better.