Kenwood MERLOT Kenwood MERLOT California 2016 750 ml

Kenwood's Sonoma County Merlot is a straightforward, everyday-drinking red from the 2016 vintage, sourced from vineyards across Sonoma rather than a single site. Merlot's naturally softer tannins and darker fruit character come through here as blackberry and plum with a touch of cocoa, without the tannic grip of a Cabernet. It's built to drink now rather than age, which makes it a reliable choice for a weeknight bottle or a casual dinner where you don't want a wine that needs decanting or years in the cellar to be enjoyable.

How to drink Kenwood Merlot

Pour it at cool room temperature, around 62–65°F, in a standard red wine glass. It's easygoing enough to sit alongside roast chicken, mushroom pasta, or a burger without fighting the food.

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