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!
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.
An enticing nose of black and red fruits with a spicy lift. The rich and soft palate is rounded with sweet berry fruits and savoury spice and well balanced by subtle oak. Fine tannins provide support for a long silky finish.
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.
Smith & Hooper crafts premium wines within a philosophy naturally expressed by the unique terroir of the region. The ancient geologies and moderate climate have transformed our grape varieties into wines of finesse and distinction, with seamless flavours, exceptional palate weight and length.
This is a medium-bodied wine with a soft, round and gloriously fleshy palate. Delicious flavours of ripe plum, red berries abound with subtle coffee bean also evident.
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.
