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 Honey-glazed Rack Of Lamb
Lighter than a Cabernet, American Merlot still has the weight to match Honey-glazed Rack Of Lamb's body.