Domaine A Merlot 2018
During the vintage of 2018, Moorilla became the custodian of Domaine A and head winemaker Conor Van Der Reest worked with Peter Althaus, the former custodian for that vintage. Conor […]
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Domaine A Petit ‘a’ 2017
Domaine A now under the custodianship of the team at Moorilla, but this vintage would have been heavily influenced by Peter Althaus. A “Bordeaux” blend made of 63% Cabernet Sauvignon, […]
The Hare & The Tortoise Rosé 2022
Made from Sangiovese, Mataro and Merlot. Previously having an RRP $20, but the team at Fourth Wave Wine have now made this an “On Premesis” exclusive. Which means bistros, restaurants […]
Oxford Landing Merlot 2021
The Oxford Landing range, part of the Hill Smith Family Vineyards (think Yalumba) stable have rebranded with their label now representing Oxford Landing’s home on the banks of the Murray […]
St Hubert’s Cabernet Merlot 2021
St Hubert’s winemaker Greg Jarrett advises a 52% Cabernet and 48% Merlot split. 13 months maturation in French oak barriques (15% new). St Hubert’s, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Yarra Valley, 2021 […]
Bremerton Tamblyn 2020
A fine and well constructed release from Bremerton Wines sees this blend with 49% Cabernet Sauvignon, 40% Shiraz, 6% Malbec and 5% Merlot. New and old French and American Oak […]
TarraWarra Estate K Block Merlot 2018
There’s not many straight Merlot bottlings in Australia that get the attention they deserve. TarraWarra’s should be on the list. Grown from vines of clone Q45-14 (an Italian clone also […]
Rewild Merlot 2021
One of three red wines in this new affordable range of sustainably made, easy drinking wines from Duxton Vineyards in the Murray Darling region of NW Victoria (around Mildura and […]
Blue Pyrenees Estate Red 2018
Interestingly, this release is just entitled “Red.” It is actually a blend of 55% Cabernet Sauvignon and 45% Merlot. Note, the “Little Gold Stickers” on the bottle image are for […]
Blue Pyrenees Estate Bone Dry Rosé 2020
Unfortunately Blue Pyrenees have rolled to the 2021, so take this as ensuring my backyard is tidy. BP create their rosé from Pinot Noir and Merlot, with the winemaking including […]
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