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 Roasted Racks Of Lamb With Malagueta Pepper And Farofa Crust
A mid-weight American Merlot flatters Roasted Racks Of Lamb With Malagueta Pepper And Farofa Crust without overshadowing it — neither pulls focus.