Very good red-wine grape, a key player in the Bordeaux blend, more recently grown as a varietal in its own right, especially in California and, increasingly, Washington State. Because it makes a smooth and mellow red wine, it has become an "entry" wine for new red-wine drinkers, especially those inspired by recent publicity about red wine's purported benefits for cardiovascular health. Accordingly, in recent years, for many people, "a glass of Merlot" has become all but synonymous with "a glass of red wine." Black-cherry and herbal flavors are typical.
 
Seafood: Grilled Shark, Rich Fish
Meat: Bacon, Barbecue Beef, Barbecue Chicken, Beef Bourguignon, Beef Wellington, Beef Stroganoff, Brisket, Chicken with Hearty Sauces, Cold Cuts, Cornish Hen, Dove, Duck, Goose, Lamb, Meat Loaf, Ostrich, Partridge & Grouse, Pigeon, Pork, Roast, Rabbit, Roast Beef, Mild or Spicy Sausage, Squab, Steak, Venison, Turkey with Hearty Sauces
Vegetable-Based: Vegetable Stews, Eggplant, Domestic and Wild Mushrooms, Stuffed Bell Pepper, Red Cabbage
Cheese: Semi-soft Cheeses, Mild Cheeses, Hard Cheeses, Savory Cheeses
Ethnic: Mexican Dishes, Mild Beef Curry, Teriyaki Steak, Teriyaki Chicken, Cajun Steak, Tandori Meat and Chicken Recipes, Tajines Meat and Chicken Recipes, Falafel, Italian Dishes, Couscous, Moussaka, Kibbe
Miscellaneous: Bean-Based Dishes, Potato-based Dishes, Meat-based Soups and Stews, Meat Lasagna, Hamburger, Philly Cheese Steak, Hot Dog, Pizza, Tofu, Heavy Pate
Pasta With:
Meat Sauces or Ragus, Carbonara Sauce
 
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