ABV: 14.50%/ Vol: 750ml Country: Australia Merlot is a great wine to play with, as it matches with a wide variety of foods. Don’t be afraid to experiment! For Tuesday night, easy drinking, entry-level Merlot: think pizza or a BBQ chicken situation (think tomato sauce, creamy, bacony, mushroomy goodness). Keep it simple, easy meals work with easy wines. For a Merlot-dominant blend (such as entry-level Bordeaux) that has earthy notes, as well as ripeness, think: roast turkey, beef short rib, or a rustic ratatouille! For braised meat pairings, try complementing Merlot’s boisterous fruit notes with chimichurri sauce .