Argaman vs Merlot

Merlot is fuller.

Sweetness, body, tannin and acidity are our rating of a typical dry table wine from each grape.

Argaman

Red · Israel

deep colour, soft, plum

Merlot

Red · France, Italy

soft, plummy, round

Bone dry
Sweetness: Bone dry; Medium
Body: Full; Medium
Tannin: Medium; Medium
Acidity: Medium; 13 to 14.5%
Alcohol: 13 to 14.5%; 15 to 17 °C
Serve at: 15 to 17 °C; none listed
Regions: Bordeaux, Long Island, Napa Valley, Sonoma County

Only Argaman

Barbecue and smoked meat
Lamb
Stews and braises

Both pair with

Burgers

Only Merlot

Chicken
Pork
Pasta with tomato sauce

Sources

Style profiles, pairings and serving figures are our own assessment. Regions and origins: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0); see the Argaman and Merlot pages.