Merlot
Merlot
Ricco Bambino 2017 Merlot
Canadian Red
Chateau Le Roc 2022 Bordeaux
French Red
Bright red and black fruit lead, joined by a restrained touch of vanilla and a classic savoury character. Medium-bodied and dry, the palate is approachable, with fine tannins shaping the fruit without hardening it. The finish is clean, balanced and quietly moreish. Serve with roast chicken, grilled sausages, lentils or a simple steak with herbs.
Chateau Rousselle 2020 Cotes de Bourg
French Red
Blackcurrant and black cherry lead a ripe, creamy profile, with licorice and mint adding lift and savoury detail. The palate is generous and supple, balancing dark fruit with fresh structure rather than heavy extraction. Merlot provides roundness, supported by Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec and Cabernet Franc. Give it a little air, then serve with roast lamb, grilled beef, mushrooms or firm cheeses.
Les Deesses Muettes 2023 Merlot
French Red
Soft and dry, with a rounded, easy-flowing profile that favours suppleness over weight. The palate stays straightforward and approachable, keeping its structure gentle and its finish composed. Serve at cool room temperature with roast chicken, pork tenderloin, lentils, mushroom dishes or mild cheeses; it is a relaxed, table-ready red from southern France, well suited to weeknight dinners.
Nespolino 2023 Sangiovese Merlot Rubicone
Italian Red
Cherry and violet lead into light herbal and chocolate notes. Partial barrel maturation lends a smooth, rounded texture without obscuring the fruit. Dry, harmonious and medium-bodied, the palate is supported by gentle tannins and a balanced finish. Serve at a cool room temperature with pasta, braised pork, pizza or spinach cannelloni.
Chateau du Cedre 2019 Heritage Cahors
French Red
Blackcurrant, violet and dark plum open with wild pepper, mint and savoury spice. The palate is smooth but clearly shaped, with clean acidity keeping the fruit focused and the tannins approachable. Fresh, direct and quietly earthy, it finishes with black fruit and herbs. Serve with grilled vegetables, braised meat, polenta or mature cheese.
Fattoria La Vialla 2021 Casa Conforto Chianti Superiore
Italian Red
Dried berry and baked strawberry open into a concentrated, savoury palate. Earth and warm spice bring depth, while a measured oak note adds structure and a gently rustic edge. The fruit stays present through the finish, giving the wine enough richness for the table without losing its firm Tuscan character. Serve with braised lamb, tomato-based pasta or aged pecorino.
Mission Hill 2021 Reserve Merlot
Canadian Red
Wild blackberry and dark cherry rise from a structured, full-bodied palate. Ripe dark fruit is framed by refined tannins, with French oak adding measured depth rather than overt sweetness. Rich yet composed through the middle, it closes on a persistent, polished finish. Decant briefly and serve with grilled steak, roast lamb, braised beef or firm aged cheese.
Féret-Lambert 2020 Costes Bordeaux Supérieur
French Red
Fresh and focused, with plum, cassis and red berry fruit framed by graphite and a discreet flash of spice. The palate is medium-bodied and neatly structured, balancing ripe fruit with fine tannins and bright acidity. A savoury mineral edge carries through the clean, persistent finish. Versatile at the table, it suits roast chicken, grilled lamb, mushrooms or aged cheese.
Lock & Worth 2023 Naramata Merlot
Canadian Red
Bright ruby and lightly framed, with juicy plum, morello cherry and wild blackberry lifted by a subtle herbal edge. The palate is fresh and youthful, favouring vibrant fruit over weight or oak. Racy acidity and soft, lightly textured tannins keep the wine nimble and versatile, with a slight chill bringing extra clarity. Pair with roast chicken, mushrooms or grilled sausages.
Chateau Feret-Lambert 2022 Bordeaux Superieur
French Red
Medium to deep garnet in the glass, with ripe cassis, cherry and plum on the nose, joined by gentle oak and a subtle butterscotch note. The palate is medium-bodied and composed, carrying dark fruit through soft extraction and rounded tannins. A clean line of freshness keeps the texture lively, while the finish is fine and persistent. Serve with roast lamb, duck or mushroom dishes.
Hester Creek 2024 Select Vineyards Merlot
Canadian Red
Cramele Recaș 2022 Solara Natural Red
Romanian Red
Chateau Senilhac 2020 Haut-Medoc Cru Bourgeois
French Red
Garnet in colour, with an aromatic, fruit-led nose and a supple, generous palate. Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Petit Verdot bring ripe red fruit, savoury depth and a gentle spicy lift. The finish is long and persistent, carrying a polished, composed character. A brief decant will let its aromatic detail settle into focus. Serve with roast beef, lamb, mushroom dishes or firm cheese.
Château Le Grand Verdus 2016 Grande Réserve Bordeaux Supérieur
French Red
Dark plum, black cherry and blueberry lead, with tobacco leaf, graphite, dark chocolate and baking spice adding savoury depth. The palate is medium to full-bodied, with rounded fruit, fine tannins and lively acidity keeping the wine composed. Earthy notes linger through a balanced, satisfying finish. Serve with veal chops, roast beef, grilled mushrooms or firm cheese.
Château La Croix Bonnelle 2019 Saint-Émilion
French Red
Warm blackberry and red berries sit at the centre, joined by vanilla and gentle baking spice. The palate is full and composed, with ripe dark fruit carried by firm, well-developed tannins. Freshness through the mid-palate keeps the structure balanced, and the finish remains savoury and persistent rather than heavy. Serve with roast beef, lamb shoulder, lentils or aged hard cheese.
Brancaia 2022 Tre Toscana IGT
Italian Red
Juicy red plum and cherry lead, with dark chocolate, orange peel and a savoury herbal edge. Medium-bodied and supple, the palate balances soft fruit with lively acidity and fine, easy tannins. A fresh, gently spiced finish keeps the wine poised and versatile. Serve with pasta, roast chicken or grilled pork.
Le Grand Verdus 2018 Essentiel Natural
French Red
Garnet in colour, with red berry and blackberry aromas shaped by freshness and a light earthy note. The palate is concentrated yet smooth, with supple, rounded tannins coating pure Merlot fruit. Its sulphite-free style feels bright and composed rather than rustic, finishing clean and energetic. Serve with roast chicken, beef carpaccio, mushroom dishes or dark chocolate.
Duckhorn 2007 Three Palms Vineyard Merlot Napa
American Red
Red and black cherry meet blackberry, liquorice, mineral tones and warm spice. Soft and smooth at first, the palate develops a dusty tannic frame that gives the succulent fruit shape and persistence. Rich without losing definition, it closes with layered dark fruit and savoury mineral detail. Serve with lamb, duck or mushroom dishes.
Château Calet 2019 Blaye Côtes de Bordeaux
French Red
Rated 91 points and a Best Buy by Wine Enthusiast, this Merlot-led red combines ripe black fruit with a dense, smoky structure. The palate is generous and powerful, yet fresh acidity and supple tannins keep the fruit clearly defined. A savoury, dark-fruited finish gives it useful length. Serve with roast beef, duck, mushroom ragout or soft-ripened cheese.
Rocca di Montegrossi 2018 Geremia Toscana IGT
Italian Red
Sour cherry, currant and wild berries open with vanilla, licorice and dark chocolate. Full and structured, the palate layers blueberry, blackberry, lavender and scorched earth over lively acidity and velvety tannins. Freshness keeps the depth controlled, while savoury herbs and warm spice extend the finish. Serve with roast lamb, braised beef or porcini.
Mulderbosch 2022 Faithful Hound
South African Red
Deep red with a purple core, this Stellenbosch red opens on bramble berry, baked rhubarb, ripe plum and liquorice, with a faint earthy, herbaceous note recalling local fynbos. The palate is full, built around sweet berry fruit and polished tannins. Fourteen months in predominantly French oak is matched to the fruit, while a smaller portion matured in tank on its lees.
Château Caronne Sainte-Gemme 2019 Haut-Médoc
French Red
Dark and classically structured, with blackberry, blackcurrant and briar framed by cedar, pencil shaving and a touch of loamy earth. The palate is medium to full-bodied, fleshy and supple, with sappy dark fruit, fine powdery tannins and fresh acidity. Dark chocolate, tobacco leaf and white pepper carry the savoury, composed finish.
Graceland 2020 Three Graces
South African Red
Dalem 2018 Fronsac
French Red
Deep garnet-purple, with baked blueberry, kirsch, redcurrant jelly and earthy truffle aromas. The palate is full-bodied and generous, layering black fruit with brighter red-fruit accents and a firm, velvety structure. A refreshing lift keeps the finish poised. Pair with roast lamb, braised beef, duck or aged hard cheese.
Sette Ponti 2017 Orma Toscana IGT
Italian Red
Dark fruit leads an intense bouquet, with warm spice and herbal notes bringing lift and definition. The palate is deep, rich and dense, yet soft tannins and light acidity keep the generous fruit in balance through a long, refreshing finish. A polished match for marinated beef, salami or medium-aged cheese.
Corcelettes 2017 Meritage
Canadian Red
Blackberry and fresh blueberry lead with a light violet perfume. The palate layers red and dark plum with sweet cherry and allspice, framed by balanced acidity and restrained tannins. A faint smoky note adds depth without heaviness, carrying the dark fruit through a polished, savoury and gently persistent finish.
Sage Hills 2022 First Pick Merlot
Canadian Red
Bright red cherry and plum lead a fresher, more lifted expression, with lively acidity and gentle tannins keeping the palate precise. The fruit remains clear and lightly savoury rather than heavy, carrying into a clean, supple finish. Its energetic shape makes it well suited to roast poultry, mushrooms or lentil dishes.
De Toren 2019 Fusion V Stellenbosch
South African Red
Blueberry, tart black cherry and plum lead, with dark chocolate, olive and subtle tobacco adding savoury depth. Rich and full-bodied, the palate feels round and composed, combining concentrated black fruit with finely polished, silky tannins. Balanced freshness keeps the power in check before a long finish of earth, spice and dark berries.
Le Vieux Pin 2022 Petit Rouge ½
Canadian Red
Dark berries and black currant lead a juicy, expressive profile, with ripe plum, peppery spice and a gentle herbal lift. The palate is supple and balanced, carrying dark fruit over lively acidity and fine-grained tannins. Savoury undertones add depth, while the fresh, polished finish keeps this approachable red versatile at the table.