Did you know that Merlot is often the unsung hero of the wine world? While it’s commonly blended with Cabernet to create that perfect balance, on its own, Merlot shines with its round, easy-drinking character with wines that are soft, smooth, and approachable, with lush fruit flavours and rounded tannins.
Merlot is a fruit forward style dominated by plum, raspberry, blueberry, herbal tones and jammier fruit depending on the climate the grapes are grown. Ready to explore the smooth, rich flavours of Merlot? It is excellent with meat dishes and roast chicken. Grab a glass and join us in celebrating this delightful varietal!
Grant Burge is a pioneer of Merlot in the Barossa Valley. The soft, supple palate has concentrated flavours of red berries, with soft ripe tannins that add balance to the oak and fruit sweetness. This medium-bodied wine is ready to enjoy now, or can be cellared for 7 to 12 years.
An Australian red wine from South Eastern Australia. It presents a light crimson hue with red tones and offers aromas of plum and cherry, complemented by dried herbs and subtle vanilla oak. On the palate, it is a soft, medium-bodied wine featuring generous plum flavors, clove, nutmeg spice, and vanilla oak. The fine tannin structure supports the ripe fruit, leading to a lingering finish of plum and cherry flavors. This wine pairs well with dishes like spaghetti.
The Founder’s Block range is styled for everyday enjoyment, iNon Vintageiting a modern generation of wine consumers to explore the pleasures of Coonawarra wine. The wines are grounded in the past but genuinely focused on the present. They are honest, fruit driven, harmonious and shine with pure Coonawarra character
McGuigan Wines Black Label Merlot 750ml offers a robust and flavourful red wine experience, perfect for those who appreciate a well-rounded Merlot. Sourced from South Eastern Australia, this wine combines the region's sunny days and cool nights to produce a wine that's both rich in flavour and beautifully balanced.
This Coonawarra Merlot is full of rich flavours. on the nose it has ripe red berries and savoury spice notes like rosemary. The palate displays ripe red fruits including plum, black liqourice and complex spices. In addition there are firm tannins and overlaying notes of cedar, mocha and a sea spray finish.
This soft, medium-bodied Merlot has fragrant aromas of dark plum, blueberry and blackcurrant, with a gentle touch of spice. The rich fruit flavours are enhanced by supple, varietal tannins, hints of oak complexity, and a smooth, lingering finish.
Yellow Label merlot offers dark fruit aromas of plum and cassis with a touch of oak spice and hints of leafiness. Rich flavours meld well with supple, varietal tannins in an approachable, medium-bodied style with a smooth, long-lasting finish.
