MERLOT
VILLA MARIA PB 750ML MERLOT CABERNET
$14.99Add to cartThe fruit for these wines are sourced predominantly from vineyards located across the Hawkes Bay region. An array of soil profiles combined with high sunshine hours and low rainfall makes the Hawkes Bay New Zealand’s ‘home’ to the French Bordeaux varieties Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec and Cabernet Franc. A significant portion of the grapes are grown in Villa Maria’s vineyards in close proximity to Gimblett Road. The free draining gravelly soil here has a devigourating affect on vines and results in red wines with enhanced structure, flavour and colour. SERVING SUGGESTION This wine has fine grained soft tannins and good length, making it a perfect match for a variety of red meats and cheeses.
VILLA MARIA PRIVATE BIN MERLOT 750ML
$14.99Add to cartVilla Maria Private Bin Merlot Hawke’s Bay
The Villa Maria stalwarts lead the charge, as ever, with this amiably-priced organic offering, A dark crimson hue paves the way to a vibrant nose of red plum, boysenberry and subtle spice with cedary undertones. The soft and generous palate combines with silky tannins to make this an excellent food wine.
Food Match: Heavy Poultry and Mea
YELLOW TAIL 750ML MERLOT
$12.99Add to cartsoft aromas of ripe plums, mulberries and the sweet spiciness of christmas cake fresh and juicy flavours of sweet plums complement the chocolate and spice aroma with hints of aniseed coming from the careful integration of oak. It finishes soft, rich and simply delicious.
SANDPIPER BAROSSA MERLOT
$18.99Add to cartThe Sandpiper Merlot is sourced from several Thorn-Clarke owned vineyards, with fruit from the cooler high altitude Eden Valley making a significant contribution. This wine is produced in a ‘fruit forward’ style with 12 months in primarily French oak; the wine is ready to be enjoyed now and will comfortably cellar up to 5 years. A mouth filling and generous Merlot, this wine retains varietal character whilst displaying rich Barossa fruit character.
A deep purple colour with rich plum and blackberry aromas, this Merlot is enticing and perfumed in style. Ripe berries and Christmas spice are highlights on the palate. Medium bodied and plush the wine finishes with long, smooth tannin and complex, savoury oak notes.