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 Mexican Cazuela De Pollo (chicken Stew)
Merlot gives Mexican Cazuela De Pollo (chicken Stew) a structured partner — fruit and tannin without aggression.