Thai green papaya salad complements the herbal and jalapeño undertones

everyday Verdicchio

and this is where the wine's balance of sweetness and bitterness shines most naturally

and chocolate pudding — layered with red raspberry

It is also versatile in mixed drinks:

Benziger Merlot limit-1 Thai green papaya salad complementsBenziger Merlot is a Demeter certified biodynamic Sonoma County red wine, bottled at 13. 5% ABV in a standard 750ml format. Scoring 91 points from The Tasting Panel Magazine for its 2017 vintage and earning a Platinum Award at the San Diego International Wine Competition, this 100% Merlot stands apart through estate grown fruit farmed under the strictest organic standards in North American viticulture. Quick Facts: ABV: 13. 5% Origin: Sonoma County,