Can you drink Merlot with chicken?

Chicken with Savory/Earthy Flavors With tomato and pepper-based sauces—try a medium-bodied French or Spanish red or even a Merlot. Chicken with a barbecue sauce—can take a more full-bodied red with a touch of sweetness like a Shiraz, Grenache or Zinfandel. (Not too big or oaky though).

What food goes well with Merlot wine?

Dishes that go particularly well with Merlot are:

• Beef, particularly grilled or roast beef and filet mignon.
• Blue cheese, Cheddar cheese, Gorgonzola.
• Chicken, particularly grilled or roast chicken.
• Berries and Fruit, particularly red fruit sauces.
• Garlic.
• Mushrooms.
• Lamb.
• Pork, especially roast pork and pork loin.

What wine goes good with chicken?

Dark Meat – As a general rule, white meat such as chicken or turkey breast pairs well with white wines like Sauvignon Blanc or Chardonnay, while dark meat like duck and other game go well with medium-bodied red wines such as Pinot Noir or Zinfandel.

When should I drink Merlot wine?

Merlot is best served at 60-65 degrees. You will likely need to take steps to ensure that you reach this temperature. Although it might seem counter intuitive, you should chill your red wine, including Merlot. Store it at room temperature until near the time you wish to serve your wine.

What kind of wine goes with BBQ chicken?

Because of the char and smoky flavors that infuse the meat, you can go for wines that have seen some new oak, including Chardonnays and some California Pinot Noirs. If the chicken is rubbed with lots of herbs—like rosemary and thyme—rosé or lightly chilled, juicy Spanish Garnacha is a good bet. With barbecue sauce.

What meat does Merlot go with?

Merlot pairs beautifully with many foods—try it with pâtés or other charcuterie, pork or veal roasts, rich, cheesy gratins and even hamburgers. That’s because Merlot blends so well with other grapes, and also because of its fruity, easy-drinking character.

Why is Merlot considered bad?

There’s nothing inherently bad about Merlot. When it’s mass-produced, it can create a very forgettable wine, and a few mass-producers have done some work to ruin the reputation of an otherwise very noble grape. What’s more, Merlot is a perfect grape for blending.

What red wine goes with chicken piccata?

A medium or full-bodied rosé works best with a rich piccata sauce. Traditionally dry rosés such as Grenache, Sangiovese, and Mourvedre are options to try.

Is Merlot good for cooking?

Merlot is a silky red wine that’s fruit-forward with low tannins. Like cabernet and pinot noir, this wine also cooks well with proteins. Use merlot for a pan sauce or a reduction.

What red wine goes with BBQ chicken?

If your chicken is brushed with a sticky barbecue sauce, go for fruity, low-tannin reds, like Zinfandel or Primitivo (Italy’s version of Zinfandel). These wines have deep berry flavors and an almost sweet fruit quality that’s great with these sauces.