BEST MERLOT FOOD PAIRINGS AND TIPS

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Merlot's versatility, with its medium body, moderate acidity and tannins, can make it a good option to pair with a wide range of foods."

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Below are a few ingredients that can help pick up the flavor profile of the grape!

Blackberries

Tomatoes (cooked in a sauce)

Mushrooms

Fennel

Eggplant

Rosemary

Beets - roasted or grilled

Cheese

What food goes well with Merlot?

Merlot goes well with a wide variety of foods!

Does Merlot go with Italian food?

Yes! Merlot can go well with Italian food since Merlot works well with tomato based meat sauces and other common Italian dishes

Are Merlot and Bordeaux the same? 

No, they're not the same, but Merlot is the most common red wine grape in Bordeaux.

MERLOT PORK PAIRINGS

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Like the grape, pork has a lot of versatility, and you can prepare it with ingredients that play well with Merlot to come up with an excellent pairing!

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PORK TENDERLOIN WITH BLACKBERRY MERLOT SAUCE

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MERLOT BEEF PAIRINGS

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ROASTED SIRLOIN STEAK  WITH PASTA SIDE DISH

It's generally a good idea to keep Merlot in mind when you are serving a beef dish!   Tomato based sauces, a simple steak dish, and a delicious bbq beef stow showcase the versatility of Merlot!

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MERLOT  CHICKEN & TURKEY  PAIRINGS

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While meat like beef and pork might come to mind first in terms of Merlot friendly foods, you can definitely consider opening a bottle of Merlot with a variety of chicken and turkey recipes too!

ROAST TURKEY BREAST WITH CRANBERRY MERLOT SAUCE

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MERLOT VEGETARIAN PAIRINGS

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SEITAN SKILLET RECIPE

Merlot can be featured with some hearty vegetarian meals like roasted beet pesto, vegetarian stuffed acorn squash, red cabbage risotto, and this "meaty" seitan skillet!

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