Ho, Ho, Ho, Here’s to Merlot!
The snow’s looking all festive
And what better reason
Than toasting the best
This Holiday season.
Folks are all cheery
With shawl and mitten
So it’s time to enjoy
Some Holiday sippin’.
The wine we suggest
Tastes of plum and berry
It’s smooth and delicious
And makes us all merry.
So say hello and Ho Ho Ho
To this fine, rich, Sicilian Merlot.
With lots of Holiday cheer
Let’s toast the gifting Season
Best wishes for every reason
And to all a Happy New Year.
With medium tannins and not too much acidity you will find Merlot pairs well with many foods this holiday season – favourites include roast duck, turkey and filet of beef.
A blue cheese such as Gorgonzola, hailing from Italy, like this Merlot, would be mandatory for any cheese platter, before the meal, or after the main course as a segue to dessert. And rich chocolate creations have been best buddies with Merlot forever.
Cusumano Sicilian Merlot LCBO # 19779, $13.95