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Berri Estates Merlot South Eastern Australia |
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Where it's from:
Australia, South Eastern Australia
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£80.97
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12 x 75 cl |
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Soft & Supple Reds |
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The Merlot Grapes, sourced exclusively from Riverland and Sunraysia, were harvested at night to ensure retention of the maximum freshness and fruit flavours. Fermented and aged in stainless steel, a portion of the blend was exposed to oak which gives an added dimension of spiciness to marry with the plummy fruit and soft tannins, so typical of the merlot grape. (12 x 75 cl)
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Australia, South Eastern Australia |
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Berri Estates |
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Jackson Wine Estates ATALON MOUNTAIN ESTATES Merlot Napa Valley California
Description: Thomas Peffer Atalon Winemaker considered: 'The Mountain Estates Merlot captures the bold expression of fruit farmed on mountain vineyard sites. The mountain mesoclimate, created by higher altitude, steep terrain and rocky soils, restricts vine growth and naturally limits vigor. As a result the vines yield fewer berry clusters which are smaller in size with thick skins and boast saturated, intense flavours. 'This a serious Merlot that offers extreme drinking pleasure. It exhibits aromas of black fruit with mineral and smoky cedar spice notes. Rich and intense, the wine is framed by sturdy yet balanced tannins, lush viscosity and flavours of chocolate, black fruit and cherries with a hint of ripe plum in the background.' Part of Jackson Wine Estates Atalon has emerged on the wine scene with a provenance firmly rooted in the Napa Valley. The soul of the Atalon story is a ghost winery dating back to 1888. Built by General W.S. Keyes, the white-stone building atop Howell Mountain claims a stake in Napa Valley viticultural lore. At the turn of the twentieth century, General Keyes was producing wines considered to be among the best in Napa County from this old landmark. From the 1970's the Cabernet Sauvignon vines surrounding the winery helped to establish the reputation of several boutique Napa wineries, including Liparita, Duckhorn and La Jota. In 1996 the famed Howell Mountain property was renamed the Keyes Vineyard in honor of the early farmer's pioneering viticultural contributions. Today, the historic ghost winery stands as a strong reminder of a 150-year old tradition of growing wine grapes within the thirty-mile stretch of the Napa Valley frontier. In 1997, Atalon was created to revive the vineyard's past accomplishments and to build on the area's reputation for producing remarkable red wines. Although inspired by ghosts long gone, Atalon wines reflect a modern understanding of farming Napa's rugged mountains and valleys for the most balanced and expressive wines. To integrate the diverse flavors found throughout the Napa Valley, the wines take us beyond the ridges of Howell Mountain into the broader domain of neighboring appellations. Atalon wines are a comprehensive exploration of the Napa Valley appellation. Drawing fruit from selected vineyards, the wines are a composite of vineyards stretching from the rolling hills of Napa-Carneros in the south to the peaks of Howell Mountain in the north. Atalon is dedicated to the true essence and flavor of the Napa Valley, a distinction defined by Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. Vineyards are chosen for proven quality from the best known districts known to grow high quality Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, including Oakville, Rutherford, Mount Veeder, Atlas Peak, Napa Carneros and Howell Mountain. Atalon produces two tiers of wine: a Napa Valley designated Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot and a Mountain Estate designated Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. The Napa Valley wines are packed with ripe, opulent fruit, gentle tannins and rich textures long associated with the Napa Valley. The Mountain Estate wines are focused expressions of mountain fruit (12 x 75 cl)
Price: £266.50
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Neethlingshof Estate Merlot Stellenbosch RSA
Description: The classic French merlot is grown on the highest points on the farm It is deep ruby red, clear and brilliant. On the nose, an intense red berry character dominates, with oak aromas well evident in the background. The palate follows the nose, and is medium-bodied, with good berry-fruit flavours and a lengthy aftertaste. A wine with remarkable softness yet with excellent maturation potential. Enjoy this elegant, flavoursome wine on its own, or as the perfect accompaniment to rich stews and roasts. Serve at room temperature . (12 x 75 cl)
Price: £115.87
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Rothbury Estate Merlot South Eastern Australia
Description: The Rothbury Estate, a working winery since 1968, is situated within Australia's oldest wine-growing region, the famous Hunter Valley. It has long been known for its diversity of wines and for recognising the potential for winemaking in the Hunter, as well as the surrounding areas of Mudgee, Cowra and Orange. Fruit was sourced from the company’s own vineyards and selected growers in premium vineyard districts in South Eastern Australia. Once in the winery the wine is fermented in stainless steel with subtle oak influence. The Rothbury Estate Blue Label Merlot is bright berry red in the glass. Rich blackberry aromas combine with black cherry and vanilla flavours on the palate. This fresh fruit driven wine is given structure by soft tannins on the palate. (12 x 75 cl)
Price: £81.78
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Vidal Estate Merlot Cabernet Sauvignon Hawke's Bay NZ
Description: Vidal Wines, founded in 1905, is one of Hawke's Bays oldest boutique wineries, and is a producer of premium quality wines that truly reflect the region and vineyards from which they were sourced. Vidal Wines gained its name from its founder, Anthony Joseph Vidal. He was 22 years old when he arrived in New Zealand from Spain in 1888. He moved North to Hawke's Bay where in 1905 he purchased a small property in Hastings. Once the stables that occupied the site were converted into a cellar, Anthony set about planting some grapevines. Thereafter, success lead to expansion with further vineyard plantings in Te Awanga and then Te Mata. Passing from family memebr to family member, the Vidal family made a decision to sell in the early 1970's and for a while the winery experienced some instability. This changed in 1976 when George Fistonich bought the winery and began to steadily restore the Vidal reputation as a quality wine producer. This Merlot Cabernet Sauvignon also has a small proportion of Malbec in the blend. Overall the wine has spicy plum and tobacco aromas which lead into a palate that shows rich Merlot and Malbec black plum and red berry-fruit characters. While young, the tannins will be firm and fine-grained but will soften over time. (6 x 75 cl)
Price: £105.60
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Backsberg Estate Merlot Paarl RSA
Description: An elegant bouquet of aromatic and floral tones gives way to a sweet, ripe, mulberry flavour with impressive dimensions and structure. Complex mix of sweet, mint, violet, berry and toasty vanilla make this a great Cape red. (12 x 75 cl)
Price: £123.37
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De Waal Estate Merlot Stellenbosch RSA
Description: 100% Merlot this red spends 18 months in 225-litre French barriques . The result of this is a deep red coloured wine showing ripe berry flavours with a hint of mint. A rich and full bodied Merlot to enjoy through to the enjoyable finish. De Waal Wine Estate, produced at Uiterwyk Wine Estate, situated in the cool Stellenbosch Hills, has been a De Waal family concern since 1864. The wines combine elegant Old World finesse and abundant New World fruit and was one of the first producers of Merlot in South Africa. The 1984 was the maiden vintage and was considered such good quality that it was chosen to be served to the first class passengers of South African Airways in 1986. (12 x 75 cl)
Price: £81.85
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Vidal Estate Merlot Hawke's Bay NZ
Description: Plum, tobacco and smoky aromas lead into a palate that shows black cherry and red berry-fruit characters with a finely balanced acidity. While young, the tannins will be firm and fine-grained but will soften over time. Fruit from three Hawke's Bay vineyards was harvested and fermented in small batches to maximise blending options. The grapes were completely destemmed then fermented on skins to extract colour and tannin. The wine is left to macerate up to four weeks on skin, the batches were then pressed and run to the cellars to mature in French and American oak barriques for 14 months. This has allowed a slow integration of oak as well as an evolution and softening of tannins. The individual wines were then assessed and blended to maximise varietal and site characteristics. (6 x 75 cl)
Price: £61.99
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Errazuriz ESTATE Merlot Curico Valley Chile
Description: Our Merlot features jammy black cherry and blackberry aromas with layers of coffee bean, toast and vanilla. The ripe, almost chalky tannins give the wine good weight on the palate and a lush texture. Blackberry, blueberry and red pepper flavours are richly complemented by toast, coffee and just a hint of dark chocolate. The berry fruit lingers on the palate to create a smooth, creamy finish. This full-bodied, intensely fruity Merlot is ideal for early drinking, and it should continue to gain complexity for another five years. (6 x 75 cl)
Price: £48.49
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Errazuriz ESTATE Merlot Curico Valley Chile
Description: The jammy black cherry and blackberry aromas are complemented by layers of coffee bean, toast and vanilla. The ripe, almost chalky tannins give the wine good weight on the palate as well as a lush texture. Blackberry, blueberry and red pepper flavours give way to toast, coffee and just a hint of dark chocolate. The berry fruit lingers on the palate to create a smooth, creamy finish. (12 x 75 cl)
Price: £83.88
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Dal Zotto King Valley Merlot Victoria Australia
Description: An attractive nose of ripe berry fruit leads to a palate exhibiting soft berry fruit with good firm tannins and vanilla oak overtones. The wine lingers in your mouth with a persistent dry finish. Merlot is a variety that softens quickly and 2 to 3 years in bottle would produce a soft mellow red. Select this wine to partner lamb or pork dishes for maximum enjoyment. Medium bodied red with a softer plumy palate. The style is light with excellent fruity aromas and flavours that still maintains a good tannic structure. Dal Zotto Estate Winery is located in the King Valley in the north of Victoria not far from the Great Murray River which forms the border between Victoria and New South Wales. The valley was settled by Italian Immigrants who were drawn initially to the rich soils for farming, but in the 1970’s Otto Dal Zotto decided to develop his passion for traditional wine-making. It is one of the few wineries in the King Valley still family owned and operated. Otto along with his eldest son Michael are responsible for the winemaking duties; the youngest son Christian looks after the selling and distribution. Middle son Julian is the viticulturist and he has a simple philosophy when in the vineyard -you can't make good wine with bad fruit- the result is a great range of food friendly wines that are approachable and have a distinct style. They are in a small group of wineries pioneering the cultivation of Italian wine varietals in Australia (12 x 75 cl)
Price: £153.35
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Villa Maria RESERVE Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot Hawke's Bay NZ
Description: Deep crimson in colour, this subtle wine is showing a bouquet of ripe berry fruit integrated with careful oak.There is a subtle leathery overtone that will develop with age. The palate is full and velvety with rich fruit and ripe tannins perfectly balanced with the French oak. A wine that is drinking now, but will definitely develop with age. (6 x 75 cl)
Price: £105.60
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Kendall Jackson VINTNERS RESERVE Merlot California
Description: Part of Jackson Wine Estates, Kendall Jackson have for more than two decades been a family-owned winery sourcing fruit from mountain and hillside vineyards along California's cool coast to bring you flavourful wines. The signature wine style and consistent quality have made it one of America's favorite wines time and time again. This wine is dominated by Merlot with a touch of Cabernet Sauvignon and the Winemaster Randy Ullom considered: 'Intense wild berry and mocha flavours are accented by black cherry, currant and anise notes. Well structured, yet subtle tannins create a luxuriously smooth mouthfeel followed by a complex, rich and elegant finish.' (6 x 75 cl)
Price: £94.34
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Voyager Estate Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot Margaret River Western Australia
Description: Michael Wright, took over the property in 1991 and through great care in the vineyard and winery he has produced full flavoured well balanced wines. Voyager Estate is located in the premium wine producing region of Margaret River, Western Australia and the oldest vines date back to 1978, just over 10 years after vines were first planted in the area. 'This is a great wine and a cellaring treasure. It's velvety across the sensual spectrum from the mashed blackberries and Swiss chocolate sensual nose through to the palate overflowing with dark berry fruit and darker chocolate. There's a bounty of beautifully soft tannins.' Bill Thompson,The Sunday Times. (12 x 75 cl)
Price: £204.06
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Wynns Coonawarra Estate Cabernet/Shiraz/Merlot South Australia
Description: The reputation of Wynns Coonawarra Estate stretches back four decades to 1951 when David Wynn recognised the potential quality of Coonawarra's wines. He purchased the original cellars built by John Riddoch in 1896 and began a winemaking legacy that continues to this day. The only blend in the range, Wynns Coonawarra Estate Cabernet/Shiraz/Merlot captures all the elegant fruit character that Coonawarra has to offer in a wine that drinks best while relatively young. The Cabernet provides flavour, length and structure; the Shiraz imparts a spicy complexity and richness, while the Merlot adds softness. The resulting red offers a rich balance of varietal characters in a smooth and approachable wine. Grape variety: Cabernet Sauvignon , Shiraz and Merlot . Oak Maturation: Matured for 10 months in a mix of new and used American and French oak barrels. Colour: Deep red with purple hues. Nose: Fragrant, leafy aromas with hints of mint and eucalyptus underlined with dusty oak. Palate: The palate is earthy and supple with soft, dark, berry fruit with a spicy finish and fresh aftertaste. This wine is made for current drinking, thus would only benefit from short-term cellaring. (6 x 75 cl)
Price: £55.38
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Matakana Estate MOKO Cabernet Franc Malbec Merlot Matakana Auckland
Description: 'Moko', the traditional face tattoo of the Maori people of New Zealand signifies the identity, heritage and mana of the individual. In a similar way this Cabernet blend is our signature wine. It is a strong reflection of both our winemaking philosophy and our Matakana vineyard's terroir.This deep red wine is heady with aromas of ripe blackberries, blackcurrants, Black Doris plums and dark chocolate. Hints of smoky oak and subtle characters of cigar box and leather add a touch of mystery. Intense flavours of plump summer berries are layered with fine fruit tannins and subtle oak character. The complex yet seductively smooth palate leads on to a long soft finish.
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Windowrie THE MILL Cabernet Merlot Cowra New South Wales Australia
Description: The Mill Cabernet Merlot is an excellent example of the harmony these varietals can exhibit when blended. The colour is deep berry red and has aromas of fruit, spice and American Oak. The palate displays soft integrated oak with concentrated fruit and soft lingering finish. Growing Season The Cabernet fruit in this wine is sourced from the oldest vines on the estate. The vines are hand pruned in winter to ensure a small crop load while allowing sunlight into the canopy. The vines are then trained during the growing season with a bunch thinning occurring. The Cabernet was picked ripe in early April . The Merlot portion is also sourced from old vines trained to a Scott Henry Trellis System. Restricted Irrigation led to yield of 2.5t acre. The fruit was harvested in mid March. Winemaking The Cabernet and Merlot portions are both made separately until final blending which took place in February . The final blend contained 86% Cabernet and 14% Merlot. Both the Cabernet and Merlot were fermented in small open fermenters following crushing with the rollers open. The ferment was seeded with Bordeaux red yeast and maintained at 25-30ºC. Following ferment the wine was transferred to 2, 3 and 4 year old French and American barriques. The wine was racked every two months before final blending and bottling. (12 x 75 cl)
Price: £90.15
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Thomson Estate WOODCUTTERS REACH Merlot Riverland South Australia
Description: Thomson Vintners is a family owned company, based at Waikerie in South Australia's Riverland Region. The Thomson family have been growing grapes in the area for over 75 years and are considered one of the regions best vignerons. There are approximately 700 acres under vine and with clean dry air, open space, fresh river water combined with iron rich Terra Rossa soil promoting healthy disease free vineyards. Abundant in sunshine and cleansing dry breezes the warm spring and a dry summer creating ideal growing conditions, while the grapes are harvested in the cool of the night to ensure optimum fruit quality. The fruit is highly regarded for its excellent fruit intensity owing to the age of the vineyard. This wine has soft grain tannins and balancing acidity that produces a smooth, mellow and finely structured wine. The aroma is full of red berries and plum with a hint of spice. The palate is plummy and soft with a fine dry finish of fruit, spice and gentle acidity. (12 x 75 cl)
Price: £93.91
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