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 Shortcut Pork Cassoulet
The friendly middle ground for Shortcut Pork Cassoulet: American Merlot's balance lets the meat lead.