Wines that pair with
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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 Pork Medallions With Mustard-chive Sauce
American Merlot gives Pork Medallions With Mustard-chive Sauce a savory partner — cherry, leather, and a touch of acid.
Red · Medium · Dry
California and Oregon's answer to Burgundy — riper, more upfront fruit than the French original, with cherry, raspberry, and gentle oak. Sonoma and Willamette set the standard.
Why it works with Pork Medallions With Mustard-chive Sauce
American Pinot Noir's gentle structure complements Pork Medallions With Mustard-chive Sauce's flavors; reach for this when subtler is better.
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 Pork Medallions With Mustard-chive Sauce
The friendly middle ground for Pork Medallions With Mustard-chive Sauce: Australian Shiraz's balance lets the meat lead.
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