Discover a vibrant interplay of black pepper and currant aromas leading into a palate rich with red fruits and cranberry, with subtle spice and a hint of oak. This Merlot showcases a robust structure, yet maintains a silky texture. Produced from certified organic vineyards, this Merlot embodies the essence of the Central Ranges with a focus on minimal intervention to highlight the natural characteristics of the grape. Best enjoyed during “Golden Hour” with your favourite people.

The gravelly soils and sunny climate of Hawkes Bay are producing some of New Zealand's most exciting reds. This classy Merlot from Oyster Bay shows soft spicy varietal flavours such as, juicy plums and ripe dark fruits. Accompanied by well intergraded oak and subtle tannins, making this wine one of the easier matching to food.

This De Bortoli Cabernet Merlot blend combines rich, dark berry from the Cabernet's flavour with soft, plumy Merlot. An ideal accompaniment to pasta, veal or pork.

When it comes to Australian Merlot, Katnook is among the very best. Lovely plum dark berry and cedary cigar box characters slip seamlessly into a finish that seems everlasting. Aged for 22 months in French oak, the swathes of blackcurrant are a delight to the senses.

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.

Howard Park are Western Australia's largest family-owned winery whose reputation is unsurpassed. Their Madfish range of wines continue to provide great value-for-money while still offering that Western Australian quality we've all come to enjoy. The Cabernet Merlot has a luscious smooth ripe flavour profile without being sweet with regional notes of black olives and eucalypt.

Rich and generous with fruit overflowing. A distinctly abundant merlot dominant blend. Flashes of blue fruit - berries and plums - flank dark brooding bramble and blackcurrant. This is a fruit-forward powerhouse of a wine with plushness at its core. It errs on the side of ‘easy going’ for Bordeaux, which can at times present a little rigid and stuffy. Some cigar box and spice shines through at the end, accenting the finish with a savoury seriousness. A prime example of what the right-bank of Bordeaux has on offer.

Giesen Pure Light 6% Merlot - 50% less alcohol, 45% less calories* without compromising on flavour. Ripe plum and blackberry notes combine with sweet baking spice and toasty notes on the nose. The palate displays layers of dark berry fruit and vanilla from French oak aging, supported by fine tannin which gives the wine structure and a long dry finish.

Now sourcing fruit from premium regions across Australia, this Cabernet blend shows varietal mint on the nose with floral notes in the background. The palate has good weight and texture, the flavours of blackcurrant and herb framed by firm tannins.

The ability to source fruit away from their home base in the Hunter is paying dividends for Brokenwood. This Cricket Pitch is a ripe, fully flavoured red blend - this is the ideal BBQ companion.