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When selecting Merlot for the table, pay careful attention
to the wine's general style. Whenever in doubt, serve Merlot
you enjoy.
Appetizers:
cold cuts, cheese dips, deep fried
vegetables & meat |
Soft & Fruity
Med. Weight, w/ Depth |
Salads:
chef's, chicken, duck (dressing
low in vinegar) |
Med. Weight, w/ Depth |
Soups:
game, beef broth, mushroom, vegetable,
bean (low cream, mildly spiced) |
Soft & Fruity
Med. Weight, w/ Depth |
Pasta & Noodles (plain & stuffed):
gnocchi & dumplings (in butter,
olive oil, red sauce, mildly spiced) |
Soft & Fruity
Med. Weight, w/ Depth |
Beans, Lentils & Vegetable Dishes:
including eggplant, mildly spiced |
Soft & Fruity
Med. Weight, w/ Depth |
Rice (white & brown):
steamed, fried rice & risotto
(mildly spiced) |
Med. Weight, w/ Depth
Full & Rich |
Pizza, Calzone, Focaccia:
cheese, meat, vegetable (not too
spicy, with mild sauce) |
Soft & Fruity
Med. Weight, w/ Depth |
Fish:
especially stews (cioppino), blackened
preparations & with red, brown or wine sauce |
Med. Weight, w/ Depth
Full & Rich |
Sausage, Ham, Cold Cuts, Smoked Meat:
hotdogs, salami,cured ham & prosciutto |
Full & Rich |
Chicken, Goose, Pheasant:
fried, roasted, grilled (with
herbs and/or wine/brown sauce) |
Soft & Fuity |
Veal:
chop, cutlet, roast, shank, (with
herbs, wine/brown sauce) |
Med. Weight, w/ Depth
Full & Rich |
Pork:
chop, roast, loin, (with herbs,
wine/brown sauce, breaded) |
Soft & Fruity
Med. Weight, w/ Depth
Full & Rich |
Beef:
roast beef, steak, rib roast,
hamburger, stew, meatloaf |
Med. Weight, w/ Depth
Full & Rich |
Barbecue:
ribs, chicken, beef, pork |
Med. Weight, w/ Depth
Full & Rich |
Lamb, Game & Stews:
venison, buffalo, wild boar, rabbit,
duck (but dry sauce) |
Full & Rich |
Mildly Spicy or Fusion Dishes (with low sweetness):
Asian, Hispanic, Tex-Mex, Cajun,
Euro-Asian, Caribbean, Middle Eastern, Indian |
Med. Weight, w/ Depth
Full & Rich |
Mild-Med. Flavored Cheeses:
semi-soft, semi-hard & herb
cheeses |
Soft & Fruity
Full & Rich |
Richer, Fuller Flavored Cheeses:
aged, creamy & blue types |
Med. Weight, w/ Depth
Full & Rich |
Dark Chocolate Desserts:
cake, truffle |
Full & Rich |
Complementary Herbs & Spices, Etc.:
rosemary, tarragon, oregano, spearmint,
basil, bay leaf, savory, thyme, black pepper, soy sauce,
balsamic vinegar and mushrooms |
Soft & Fruity
Med. Weight, w/ Depth
Full & Rich |
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