Server: “What would you like to drink?” Me: Merlot please!” #merlotme 🍷 🍇 Merlot is such a versatile red, it’s often my go-to wine when dining out. Whether blended or just as a single varietal, Merlot is a safe bet if you ever find yourself at a Vegas buffet. Why? It goes well when you’ve got a wide selection of dishes: burger, pizza, lean meats, kabobs, curry, pasta and kung pao chicken, prime rib and grilled chicken.😋 #vegasbuffet Now if you’re still on the fence with Merlot because of the movie “Sideways,” time to reconsider! Good news, Merlot is celebrated all October and November 7 is International Merlot month!🍷 #internationalmerlotday 🍷Here’s a fantastic California Merlot from Dry Creek Valley for less than $25! For the value, it’s a “No Brainer” to try it.🤑Scroll ⬅️ On the palate, lots of jammy fruit flavors and lush plums. Aged 30 months in French oak, you can really taste the sweet toasty oak coat on the palate as it lingers on your tongue.👅 This 2019 is the second release from In Vino Felicitas winery. Husband and wife team, Mario and Ana Monticello also produce Italian wines (Barolo and Nebbiolo) so there’s a touch of Old World winemaking influenced in this California Merlot. 🇺🇸+ 🇮🇹 💡Fun fact: the top 3️⃣ countries that produce the most Merlot in respective order are: 1) France 🇫🇷 2) Italy 🇮🇹 3) USA 🇺🇸