While almost all Australian Merlot in the bottle is made from one clone, now Australia has better French clones of Merlot. This wine is made from one of them (Q45) by Australias new clone Merlot pioneers. MÉRITEs 2016 Q Merlot is made to showcase the attributes of this new clone: its a bold wine with intense fruit flavours, bright natural acidity and fine tannins

Lifted red and black cherry notes, silky tannins and underlying oak influence balance this classic Coonawarra Merlot. Matured in new and seasoned french oak barrels enhancing the complexity of flavours. Drink now or will reward careful cellaring for up to 8 years.

Te Kahu is a wine of richness, with lovely black fruit flavours, hints of spice and long, fine graceful finish. From gravelly soil, it is made very much in the image of good Bordeaux.

The 2008 release of this took out the prestigious tri-nations award. The 2009 from a stronger vintage looks even better. A classicist?s Merlot; plum and cassis supported by fine tannin.

100% Merlot, 13% Vol., Serve at room temperature (I.G.P) Origin Native to Bordeaux, France, Merlot has adapted beautifully to Sicily’s climate, producing warmer, rounder expressions. Name Origin Derived from “merle,” the French word for blackbird, which loves to eat these grapes. Tasting Notes Garnet red with aromas of menthol, bay leaf, and spice. Tannic yet smooth and fragrant. Pairing Chops, game meats, and aged cheeses.

A rich wine with a soft cream texture, just the way a traditional Aussie sparkling red should be. Drink it now while it is fresh and fruity.

Merlesco combines fruit from our two McLaren Vale vineyards. Our McMurtrie Road vineyard on the valley floor enjoys sunny days and cooling evening breezes from the nearby ocean. Our Angel Gully Vineyard in the McLaren Vale sub-region of Clarendon is the highest vineyard in McLaren Vale and has a long, slow growing season with cool nights and warm days on shale stone soil.