With its lush and mouth-filling dark fruit flavors, this densely textured wine has a great deal of charm. Among its attractions are adroitly placed acidity and tender tannins. This is a versatile enough wine to be enjoyed with a range of foods, including chicken, lamb, pasta and pizza. With barbecue season fast approaching this versatile red is a good wine to have on hand.
Kenwood Vineyards, Sonoma County (California) Merlot 2014
By Marguerite Thomas