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 Ziti With Roasted Peppers, Green Olives, And Spicy Salami
A mid-weight American Merlot flatters Ziti With Roasted Peppers, Green Olives, And Spicy Salami without overshadowing it — neither pulls focus.