Bremerton Tamblyn 2018
A fine and well constructed release from Bremerton Wines sees this blend with 44% Cabernet, 40% Shiraz, 11% Malbec and 5% Merlot. New and old French and American Oak maturation. […]
Tag Archives: Merlot
TarraWarra Estate K Block Merlot 2017
This label was first released in 2008 and is made from low yielding older vines. Note, the bottle image shows the 2016, but nought has changed except the vintage year. […]
Domaines Paul Mas Vignes de Nicole Cabernet Merlot 2019
The Domaines Paul Mas (made by Jean-Claude Mas) wines come from the Languedoc region in southwest France and are available Australia wide at Dan Murphy’s and BWS. Bottled under cork, […]
Smith & Hooper Merlot 2018
Taken from established plantings in Wrattonbully, (just north of Coonawarra and also on ancient soils), the Smith and Hooper wines are produced from the family owned Yalumba stable. Winemaker is […]
West Cape Howe Cabernet Merlot 2018
Part of West Cape Howe’s “Cape to Cape” entry level range. Packaged in Lean & Green lightweight glass. This year sees the blend at 85% Cabernet Sauvignon and 15% Merlot. […]
Handpicked Wines Collection Series Cabernet Merlot 2016
Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot make for great blending partners. This release from Handpicked Wines sees 65% Cabernet and 35% Merlot. Handpicked Wines, Collection Series, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Margaret River, 2016 […]
Blue Pyrenees Estate Bone Dry Rosé 2019
So apparently it’s International Rosé Day! (4th Friday of each June). Blue Pyrenees create their rosé from Pinot Noir and Merlot, with the winemaking including maturation on lees for 6 […]
Blue Pyrenees Estate Merlot 2017
Merlot gets somewhat of a bad run here in Australia, predominantly due to a clone that was prodigiously planted here in the 1990’s called D3V14, or the Davis clone. There […]
Grandis Wines Pétillant Naturel 2020
Pétillant Naturel or Pét-Nat if you will. The most ancient form of creating sparkling beverages. If you’re not making one or drinking one, you should at least be aware of them. […]
Mérite Q Merlot 2016
Colleen and Mike have slowly transformed Ruckus Estate into Mérite, but most importantly, they’re transforming the Merlot landscape of Australia. Obsessed by ensuring that new clones are put in front […]
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