Patina Wines Rosé NV
A non-vintage blended Rosé comprising 38% Cabernet Sauvignon and 4% Cabernet Franc from 2014, and 27% Merlot, 22% Pinot Noir and 9% Chardonnay from 2015. Patina Wines, Rosé, Orange, NV […]
Tag Archives: Merlot
Giesen Merlot Rosé 2016
The accompanying press release suggested that this light rosé could be made into a Frosé wine cocktail (frozen rosé)…apparently the hottest drink trend in Europe and the US. Unsure on […]
Flametree Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot 2014
Margaret River grows arguably the best Cabernet and Merlot grapes in Australia. No surprises then that they can blend them together at this quality at this price. Flametree, Cabernet Sauvignon/Merlot, […]
DiGiorgio Family Wines “Emporio” 2014
Peter Douglas, wine maker for DiGiorgio spent time in Bordeaux with Chateau Leoville Barton, this may have where the bug for Bordeaux blends came from. DiGiorgio Family Wines, “Emporio,” Coonawarra […]
Wynns Coonawarra Estate CSM 2015
Good old Wynns Coonawarra “Cabernet Hermitage.” Carried the same livery since 1969. Forget the RRP, this wine almost always has cellaring potential plus…. Wynns Coonawarra Estate Cabernet/Shiraz/Merlot, 2015 Cabernet dominant […]
Lana by Pizzini Il Nostro Gallo 2014
The Lana range is named after a special town in northern Italy located in the Trentino-Alto Adige region, situated between the towns of Bolzano and Merano. Prior to moving to […]
West Cape Howe ‘Hannah’s Hill’ Cabernet/Merlot 2014
Apparently Hannah’s Hill is a tribute name to a viticultural pioneer who worked this vineyard. Getting your name on a label is always a wonderful tribute. West Cape Howe, ‘Hannah’s […]
Brokenwood Cabernet Sauvignon/Merlot 2013
Whilst Brokenwood are a Hunter Valley institution, they do reach further afield and in this example, off to South Australia’s McLaren Vale. 70% Cabernet Sauvignon and 30% Merlot, American and […]
West Cape Howe Cabernet Merlot 2014
Yet another solid release from the WCH team. This bottle part of the ‘Lean & Green’ series with a lightweight bottle, resulting in a 21% reduction in glass usage. Simply […]
Taylors Promised Land Cabernet Merlot 2015
I like seahorses. They’re kind of cool, and in this case, a pretty reliable label indicator that you’re safe to drink a glass or two of the liquid contained within […]
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