Temple Bruer continues to be one of the standout Organic producers in Australia with flavoursome and richly textured wines. This Cabernet Merlot has the great bonus of being Preservative Free for those with sensitivies to Sulpher Dioxide.

Nestled in the Mount Lofty Ranges, the Clare Valley is renowned for producing rich, succulent, full bodied reds. Molly's Cradle Estate Range Merlot has vibrant colours of deep reds and purple tinges, with spicy red currant aromas and vanilla notes. The wine has a succulent and supple mouthfeel, dominated by black cherry fruit and complimented by soft silky tannins.

John Riddoch is not only a famous name in the region of Coonawarra, but an important figure in the Australian wine industry. His pioneering spirit and love of the region has been translated into this bottle of rich and smooth Coonawarra Merlot. Aromas and flavours of ripe plums, dense blueberry and a fine grain tannin structure to support. A welcome return from a highly regarded wine name that won't disappoint if opened today or cellared for the short to medium term.

A Coonawarra Merlot is worth pausing for and this one is no different. From the Riddoch vineyard, this Cabernet Merlot has spicy chocolate and plum aromas and smooth, supple tannins. This flavoursome Merlot can be enjoyed straight away or aged for three to five years.

Brown Brothers Merlot has aromas of plum and summer berries that follow through on the palate which is soft, round and juicy. This is an attractive, medium-bodied and easy drinking style ready to enjoy now.

Plum and cherry palate, with a background of vanilla and milk chocolate.

Bright red berry fruit with subtle oak and fine tannins.

Kendall-Jackson have remained at the peak of Sonoma County winemakers due to their commitment to produce quality, terroir-driven wines that also offer fantastic value to all consumers. Utilising their vineyards in the coastal regions, Kendall-Jackson are able to produce a Merlot that is both smooth of texture and flavour and yet jam packed full of concentration and richness. The length of flavour is helped by the addition of some Malbec and Petit Verdot which adds elegant structure.

The quality wine producing family of Giesen harness the sun-drenched slopes of Gisborne in New Zealand's North Island to produce this engaging and smooth Merlot. Blueberry, blackcurrant and plum notes dominate this flavoursome red which also possesses a soft tannin structure that is moulded for immediate enjoyment. Giesen Merlot is not only delicious on its own, but is the perfect pairing for barbecue meats and charcuterie plates.

In just a few short decades, the Taylor family have etched out a formidable reputation for producing high quality wine from their Clare Valley vineyards. This textbook Merlot captures the varietal characters of berries, fruitcake and velvety tannins. The judicious use of French and American oak adds mocha and vanilla softens and rounds the palate.

The pride of Michelini stable, this Merlot was sourced from the mature Buckland vineyard. On the nose it offers violet fruit characters supported by vanilla oak and a solid mid palate weight and flavour with soft fruit tannins and firm oak finish.