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A wine without a curated reference in our library. Pour a small glass to gauge style, then pair confidently with what the weight and sweetness suggest.
Why it works with Roaring 40's Blue
Beemster XO's Blue make a workable pairing — taste, adjust, enjoy.
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 Roaring 40's Blue
Merlot's cherry-and-spice profile pairs gently with Roaring 40's Blue.
Red · Light · Dry
Burgundy's most temperamental grape, but the rewards are real — translucent ruby with a perfumed lift of red cherry, forest floor, and clove. Silken tannins and bright acid make it the most versatile red on the table; serve cool, around 58°F.
Why it works with Roaring 40's Blue
Light reds like Pinot Noir pair flexibly with Roaring 40's Blue — soft tannins, bright acid, food-friendliness.
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