I'm glad you trying a red wine from North Carolina!!! This Merlot is Fruity, smooth and delicate !!! This Biltmore Merlot would pair with semi hard chesses, roasted pheasant and more !!! Only $11.99 at Total Wines and More !!! I live in San Francisco, California just 45 to 50 minutes away from Sonoma and Napa !!! It's such an experience to try excellent wines from other States !!!