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 Pasta With Chicken, Sun-dried Tomatoes, Gorgonzola And Pine Nuts
Medium reds like American Merlot hold up well to Pasta With Chicken, Sun-dried Tomatoes, Gorgonzola And Pine Nuts, especially when roasted or grilled.