Merlot
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 Skewered Pork Provençal
Merlot's gentle structure complements Skewered Pork Provençal's flavors; reach for this when subtler is better.