Stonewood Merlot 20NV

Say hello to Stonewood's Merlot — a dry red wine from California, and it's a non-vintage bottling. About the grape — Merlot is a widely grown red grape valued for its soft, supple texture and approachable plum and black-cherry fruit, making it one of the most easy-drinking reds. California is America's wine engine, where warm, sunny valleys ripen generous, polished wines across just about every style you can name. It's a friendly all-rounder — lovely with roast chicken, pork, mushroomy dishes or a bowl of tomatoey pasta. Pop it open at cool room temperature — a brief chill on a hot day doesn't hurt.