Merlot (21)

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 />

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, $16.00

Grant Burge 5th Generation Cabernet Merlot<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 />

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 />

Hardys VR Merlot 1L Bottle, $10.00

Light crimson with red hues. Fruit aromas of plum and cherry with dried herbs and subtle vanilla oak. A soft medium bodied red wine showing generous plum fruit flavours, clove, nutmeg spice and vanilla oak. This wine has a fine tannin structure which supports the fleshy ripe fruit and finishes with lingering plum and cherry flavours.<br /> <br />Alcohol Volume: 13.50%<br /><br />Pack Format: Bottle<br /><br />Standard Drinks: 10.7<br /><br />Pack Type: Bottle<br /><br />Country of Origin: Australia<br /><br />Region: South Eastern Australia<br /><br />Vintage: Contact store to confirm vintage availability<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 />

Rawson's Retreat Merlot 750mL 6 Pack, $72.00

Rawson's Retreat Merlot<br /> <br />Alcohol Volume: 13.50%<br /><br />Pack Format: 6 Pack<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 />

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, $17.00

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: Contact store to confirm vintage availability<br />

The Y Series Merlot 750mL Bottle, $13.00

Yalumba Y Series 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: South Australia<br /><br />Vintage: Vintages Vary<br />

Warburn Rumours Merlot 750mL Bottle, $6.99

Warburn Rumours Merlot<br /> <br />Alcohol Volume: 12.50%<br /><br />Pack Format: Bottle<br /><br />Standard Drinks: 7.4<br /><br />Pack Type: Bottle<br /><br />Country of Origin: Australia<br /><br />Region: n/a<br /><br />Vintage: Contact store to confirm vintage availability<br />

Wolf Blass Eaglehawk Merlot 750mL 6 Pack, $54.00

Wolf Blass Eaglehawk Merlot<br /> <br />Alcohol Volume: 13.50%<br /><br />Pack Format: 6 Pack<br /><br />Standard Drinks: 8<br /><br />Pack Type: Bottle<br /><br />Country of Origin: Australia<br /><br />Region: n/a<br /><br />Vintage: Contact store to confirm vintage availability<br />

Yellow Tail Merlot 750mL Bottle, $10.00

Yellow Tail 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: Contact store to confirm vintage availability<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: Contact store to confirm vintage availability<br />