An Italian Merlot - Notes from a trip to The Isle of Skye

Just came back from The Isle of Skye, I had the opportunity to eat out quite a lot and enjoyed lots of fresh seafood and fine game. Scallops, venison steak, sirloin steak, Sole with avocado butter, a pint of squat lobster tails and moules mariner are just a few of the highlights. The most enjoyable wine I tasted isn't particularly unusual or different but just a great full blooded red in the context of a classic pairing - An Italian Merlot with sirloin steak in black pepper and brandy sauce - just sublime - peppery tannins and a full body really complemented the tender medium rare red meat well.