Welcome to our new series, Wine Pairing Quick Tips. Here you’ll find an easy to read and easy to reference list of which foods pair best with certain varietals. This week we’re focusing on Merlot.
Food pairings that will make the Merlot in your glass sing include:
Cheese/nuts: Parmesan, Pecorino-Romano, chestnuts, walnuts
Meat/poultry: grilled meats, steak
Seafood: grilled meatier fish, ahi tuna
Fruits and Veggies: caramelized onions, tomatoes, plums
Herbs and Spices: mint, rosemary, juniper
Sauces: bolognese, bearnaise
Desserts: dark chocolate, berries, fondue
Top tip: if drinking Merlot with chocolate, make SURE that the wine is sweeter than the chocolate. If not, the wine will taste sour. (Chocolate is tough to pair with!)
The Grape Geeks 