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 Veal, Beef Cabbage Rolls
A mid-weight Pinot Nior Or Merlot flatters Veal, Beef Cabbage Rolls without overshadowing it — neither pulls focus.