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 Vegetable Tortilla Lasagne
A mid-weight Italian-style red like American Merlot matches Vegetable Tortilla Lasagne without dominating the dish.