2014 Spier Merlot – LCBO 454827 – $12.95 – ***½+ – Straightforward and easy drinking. This is a bottle to enjoy with good company and a burger. I realize that for most people watching a football or baseball game calls for beer, but this is the sort of wine that will match up with Chili or Pizza thanks to it’s food friendly acidity and soft tannin. The fruit flavours are Strawberry, Cherry and Black Currant. Food pairing aside this will make a great bottle to open during the game because it will be a crowd pleaser.
