Merlot is often blended with Cabernet Sauvignon for good reason, its mid palate plush round soft characters add the mid palate weight to the structure of Cabernet Sauvignon. Not satisfied with a partnering role, a variety that is equally capable of producing fine solo expressions. These range in style remarkably. From juicy fruit plumy early drinking styles to intense, densely structured bold styles that are incredibly age worthy.
Aromatics of plum, and blackberry take on a tinge of chocolate along with some spicy touches from time spent in oak. The palate is soft and smoothly Merlotesque, fruit-forward yet complex. Eminently drinkable.
VINTAGE | 2022
VOLUME | 750ml
FOOD MATCH | Meat
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A great value drink-now wine from the team that make Saint-Emilion's Chateau Beau-Sejour Becot. Balanced, textural Merlot Cabernet Franc with aromas of blackcurrant and liqourice and rich blackberry flavours.
VINTAGE | 2018
VOLUME | 750ml
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Displaying generous plum and berry flavours on a bed of ripe tannins, this is savoury and satisfying. Great value Merlot for the cash expended, from one of Hawke's Bay's master winemakers.
VINTAGE | 2020
VOLUME | 750ml
FOOD MATCH | Pasta/Pizza
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A Gisborne institution, Matawhero was originally home to Bill and Denis Irwin, an innovative father and son who in their time transformed our approach to winemaking. The winery is now the passion of Richard and Kirsten Searle. In the sun-soaked Gisborne vineyards, Merlot grows with ease. An easy-drinking style with well-integrated oak and supple tannins, fruit is what drives this wine, with lush aromas of blackberry, mulberry, plum jam and the quintessentially Merlot iron lift.
VINTAGE | 2021
VOLUME | 750ml
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