Merlot (18)

Brown Brothers 1889 Merlot 750mL Bottle, $16.00

Lifted aromas of red berries dried herbs and spices with hints of liquorice. These aromas follow through to the palate where the berry fruit flavours balance the soft tannins. The 1889 Merlot is a medium bodied, versatile wine that can be enjoyed now, or will reward cellaring for up to 4 years from vintage.<br /> <br />Alcohol Volume: 14.00%<br /><br />Pack Format: Bottle<br /><br />Standard Drinks: 8.3<br /><br />Pack Type: Bottle<br /><br />Country of Origin: Australia<br /><br />Region: Victoria<br /><br />Vintage: Vintages Vary<br />

Farm Hand Organic Merlot 750ml Bottle, $15.00

This a medium bodied wine with vibrant red berry fruits and black currants, integrated oak supports the fruit with subtle tobacco leaf and chocolate notes. The wine is soft and has great length, delivering a very satisfying array of flavours that will marry perfectly with many red meat dishes.<br /> <br />Alcohol Volume: 14<br /><br />Pack Format: Bottle<br /><br />Standard Drinks: 8.3<br /><br />Pack Type: Bottle<br /><br />Country of Origin: Australia<br /><br />Vintage: Vintages Vary<br />

Gapsted Hidden Story Merlot 750mL Bottle, $11.99

This Merlot wine shows a deep garnet hue. The bouquet gives off blackberry fragrances. The fleshy palate packs plum and dark berry flavours balanced by spicy hints. Delicate tannins led to a smooth finale. <br /> <br />Alcohol Volume: 14%<br /><br />Pack Format: Bottle<br /><br />Standard Drinks: 8.3<br /><br />Pack Type: Bottle<br /><br />Country of Origin: Australia<br /><br />Region: Victoria<br /><br />Vintage: Vintages Vary<br />

Gapsted Tobacco Road Merlot 750mL Bottle, $15.00

This wine displays a deep garnet colour. The nose shows rich, ripe blackberry and fruitcake aromas. These wonderful rich aromas lead to a fleshy palate, bursting with ripe plum and dark berry characters. Subtle oak imparts delicate spice and additional complexity, leading to a soft velvety finish. <br /> <br />Alcohol Volume: 14%<br /><br />Pack Format: Bottle<br /><br />Standard Drinks: 8.2<br /><br />Pack Type: Bottle<br /><br />Country of Origin: Australia<br /><br />Region: King Valley<br /><br />Vintage: Vintages Vary<br />

Giesen Merlot 750mL Bottle, $18.00

Giesen Merlot is structured, dry and smooth on the palate with dried herbs underpinning what is essentially a meduim bodied dark fruited and savoury experience. Well worth seeking out.<br /> <br />Alcohol Volume: 13.00%<br /><br />Pack Format: Bottle<br /><br />Standard Drinks: 7.7<br /><br />Pack Type: Bottle<br /><br />Country of Origin: New Zealand<br /><br />Region: Hawkes Bay<br /><br />Vintage: Vintages Vary<br />

Grant Burge 5th Generation Merlot 750mL Bottle, $15.00

This medium to full bodied Merlot is filled with liqueur cherry, vanilla and dark chocolate flavours. Textured soft palate with gentle tannins complimented with a lingering sweet fruit finish. With five generations of winemaking in each bottle, it's something your sure to love.<br /> <br />Alcohol Volume: 14.00%<br /><br />Pack Format: Bottle<br /><br />Standard Drinks: 8.3<br /><br />Pack Type: Bottle<br /><br />Country of Origin: Australia<br /><br />Region: Barossa Valley<br /><br />Vintage: Vintages Vary<br />

Grant Burge gb43 Merlot 750mL Bottle, $13.00

Bright red in colour, this medium bodied wine has plenty of aromas and flavours of blueberry, plum and raspberries with hints of spice and vanilla. The perfectly balanced palate is soft, subtle and juicy.<br /> <br />Alcohol Volume: 13.70%<br /><br />Pack Format: Bottle<br /><br />Standard Drinks: 8.3<br /><br />Pack Type: Bottle<br /><br />Country of Origin: Australia<br /><br />Region: South Australia<br /><br />Vintage: Vintages Vary<br />

Grant Burge Hillcot Merlot 750mL Bottle, $20.00

Grant Burge Hillcot Merlot<br /> <br />Alcohol Volume: 14.50%<br /><br />Pack Format: Bottle<br /><br />Standard Drinks: 8.6<br /><br />Pack Type: Bottle<br /><br />Country of Origin: Australia<br /><br />Region: Barossa Valley<br /><br />Vintage: Vintages Vary<br />

Hardys Nottage Hill Merlot 750mL Bottle, $11.00

Hardys Nottage Hill Merlot<br /> <br />Alcohol Volume: 13.50%<br /><br />Pack Format: Bottle<br /><br />Standard Drinks: 8<br /><br />Pack Type: Bottle<br /><br />Country of Origin: Australia<br /><br />Region: n/a<br /><br />Vintage: Vintages Vary<br />

Lindeman's Bin 40 Merlot 750mL Bottle, $9.00

Lindeman's Bin 40 Merlot<br /> <br />Alcohol Volume: 13.50%<br /><br />Pack Format: Bottle<br /><br />Standard Drinks: 8<br /><br />Pack Type: Bottle<br /><br />Country of Origin: Australia<br /><br />Region: n/a<br /><br />Vintage: Vintages Vary<br />

Oxford Landing Merlot 750mL Bottle, $11.00

Crimson in colour with purple hues. Enticing aromas of milk chocolate, plum and red berries with subtle cedar and spices. The medium-bodied palate starts with vibrant flavours of plums and red cherry and although tightly structured, the finish is rich and generous with persistent fruit flavours. Soft, velvety tannins are a feature of the supple palate.<br /> <br />Alcohol Volume: 14.5%<br /><br />Pack Format: Bottle<br /><br />Standard Drinks: 8.6<br /><br />Pack Type: Bottle<br /><br />Country of Origin: Australia<br /><br />Region: South Australia<br /><br />Vintage: Vintages Vary<br />

Oyster Bay Merlot 750mL Bottle, $18.99

Oyster Bay Merlot<br /> <br />Alcohol Volume: 13.00%<br /><br />Pack Format: Bottle<br /><br />Standard Drinks: 7.7<br /><br />Pack Type: Bottle<br /><br />Country of Origin: New Zealand<br /><br />Region: Hawke's Bay<br /><br />Vintage: Vintages Vary<br />

Richland Merlot 750mL Bottle, $12.99

Richland Merlot is deep garnet with red hues. A soft, supple red with a fruit driven bouquet of ripe, cherry, plum and violet with cedar overtones. The flavoursome palate of plum and sweet fruit blend nicely with vanillin oak. This is a delightful, medium weight wine which finishes long with soft, firm tannins. Excellent to drink now or cellar for the next 2 to 5 years. <br /> <br />Alcohol Volume: 14.50%<br /><br />Pack Format: Bottle<br /><br />Standard Drinks: 8.2<br /><br />Pack Type: Bottle<br /><br />Country of Origin: Australia<br /><br />Region: Riverina<br /><br />Vintage: Vintages Vary<br />

Tamburlaine On the Grapevine Organic Merlot 750mL Bottle, $16.99

Tamburlaine Merlot is made from 100% organic vines. This Merlot is smooth, medium-bodied, plummy and quite bright on the palate with taut tannins and good length.<br /> <br />Alcohol Volume: 14.00%<br /><br />Pack Format: Bottle<br /><br />Standard Drinks: 8.3<br /><br />Pack Type: Bottle<br /><br />Country of Origin: Australia<br /><br />Region: Central Ranges<br /><br />Vintage: Vintages Vary<br />

Taylors Estate Merlot 750mL Bottle, $20.00

Ripe berry, rich fruitcake with dark chocolate, coffee bean and vanilla<br /> <br />Alcohol Volume: 14.50%<br /><br />Pack Format: Bottle<br /><br />Standard Drinks: 8.3<br /><br />Pack Type: Bottle<br /><br />Country of Origin: Australia<br /><br />Region: South Australia<br /><br />Vintage: Vintages Vary<br />

Taylors Promised Land Merlot 750mL Bottle, $16.00

Ripe plum, red berries abound with subtle coffee bean<br /> <br />Alcohol Volume: 13.50%<br /><br />Pack Format: Bottle<br /><br />Standard Drinks: 7.7<br /><br />Pack Type: Bottle<br /><br />Country of Origin: Australia<br /><br />Region: South Australia<br /><br />Vintage: Non-Vintage<br />

Tempus Two Merlot 750mL Bottle, $15.00

Tempus Two Merlot<br /> <br />Alcohol Volume: 13.00%<br /><br />Pack Format: Bottle<br /><br />Standard Drinks: 7.7<br /><br />Pack Type: Bottle<br /><br />Country of Origin: Australia<br /><br />Region: n/a<br /><br />Vintage: Vintages Vary<br />

Zilzie Selection 23 Merlot 750mL Bottle, $10.99

Winemaker Notes Merlot grapes from selected vineyards were harvested at optimum maturity to maximise varietal fruit flavours and supple tannins. Fruit was fermented and left on skins in static and rotary fermenters for seven days to maximise colour and flavour extraction. After primary fermentation the wines were soft pressed and underwent malolactic fermentation before being aged on French oak for six months before being blended and filtered prior to bottling.<br /> <br />Alcohol Volume: 14.00%<br /><br />Pack Format: Bottle<br /><br />Standard Drinks: 8.3<br /><br />Pack Type: Bottle<br /><br />Country of Origin: Australia<br /><br />Region: SEA<br /><br />Vintage: Vintages Vary<br />