Merlot
Ricco Bambino 2017 Merlot
Les Deesses Muettes 2023 Merlot
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.
Le Grand Verdus 2018 Essentiel Natural
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.
Haywire 2022 King Family Vineyard Merlot
Ripe blackberry, boysenberry and black cherry lead, with savoury leather bringing definition to the fruit. Concrete fermentation shapes a supple, silky texture, while the palate remains generous without feeling heavy. Sourced from old vines, it carries a composed sense of depth and freshness through the finish. A polished, quietly sensual red with excellent table versatility.
Haywire Merlot Pouch 1.5 L
Ripe blackberry and plum lead into subtle herbal and savoury notes in this medium-bodied Merlot. The palate is smooth and dry, with juicy dark fruit, soft tannins and a clean, fresh finish. Its practical larger format makes it an easy choice for burgers, pizza or weeknight pasta, while the wine remains polished and approachable.
Nostalgia 2020 Merlot
Ripe cherry and juicy plum lead, followed by dried cranberry and warm baking spice. The palate is velvety and composed, with supple tannins carried by fresh acidity rather than weight. Generous fruit and gentle spice stay in balance through the finish, giving this polished red an easy sense of flow and enough structure to work naturally at the table.
Wesbert 2019 Merlot
Plum, blackberry and dark cherry lead, framed by roasted pepper, black olive and a light smoky-herbal note. The palate sits on the lighter side of medium-bodied, with juicy acidity and fine tannins keeping the ripe fruit balanced. Savoury detail lingers through a clean, well-shaped finish. Serve with grilled lamb, mushrooms or charred vegetables.
Poplar Grove 2021 Generation Merlot Okanagan Valley
Red currant and cherry lead with tobacco, dark plum and a restrained savoury note. The palate is smooth and generous, balancing ripe fruit with measured freshness and polished tannins. Subtle spice gathers through the composed finish without overwhelming the fruit. Decant briefly and serve with roast beef, grilled lamb, mushroom pie or firm aged cheese.