Splendidly ripe and fragrant with black Doris plum, sweet cherry, cedary oak, olive and subtle spice notes, leading to a beautifully weighted palate offering silken texture and fine polished tannins. Flavoursome and immediately appealing. Vegan friendly.

Sharing the same impeccable breeding as its big brother, the youthful exuberance of Wee Angus is revealed through the gentle plummy characters of Merlot. A subtle touch of vanillin oak and a generous finish combine to create the perfect accompaniment to your next barbeque.

Working with two of the world's great wine varieties grown in one of the world's great red wine regions provides a special foundation for any winemaker. The result is a full flavoured, deliciously indulgent, opulent and warm, dry wine, dark and sweetly fruited with a hint of blackberry and plum, with a big hit of cocoa on the finish.

Deep ruby in colour, it opens with inviting aromas of blackberry and plum, complemented by subtle hints of vanilla, spice and oak. The palate is smooth and medium-bodied, layered with ripe black cherry and dark berry flavours, supported by soft tannins and a long, fruity finish. Versatile and easy to enjoy, it pairs beautifully with antipasto platters, roast lamb and premium cuts of red meat.

A robust and characterful red with generous, juicy, dark berry fruit, lifted violet floral notes and exotic spice typical of this block. The palate is full bodied with good mid palate richness, and chunky, ripe tannins with a slight rustic edge.

Crafted from premium fruit grown in Hawke's Bay's renowned Bridge Pa Triangle and Gimblett Gravels districts, Church Road Merlot Cabernet Blend showcases the harmony of classic Bordeaux varieties. Fragrant and elegantly structured, it reveals layers of dark berry, cherry and plum, complemented by subtle notes of spice, violet, cedar and rosewood. A medium-bodied palate builds to a long, satisfying finish, delivering a wine of power, finesse and exceptional drinkability.

This Merlot based blend grown in the arid, stony soils of the famed Gimblett Gravels has long been a speciality of Esk Valley. With perfectly ripened fruit and custom made concrete fermenters we have produced a smooth and full bodied signature style, bursting with flavours of blackcurrant, dried herbs, plums and blackberry. A beautifully complex wine that can be enjoyed now or will age gracefully for several years.

With a pioneering Australian winemaking heritage dating back to 1830, George Wyndham brings its full-flavoured style to the approachable Bin range. George Wyndham Bin 999 Merlot is a smooth, easy-drinking blend with aromas of dark cherry and plum, complemented by subtle cedary oak. Juicy ripe cherry and plum flavours mingle with hints of spice, while nutty oak adds balance and a soft, velvety finish. Crafted for everyday enjoyment, it pairs beautifully with poultry and beef.

Giesen Estate is New Zealand wine made for sharing. Fruit-forward, well-balanced and smooth through the finish, with varietal character front and centre. Classic styles. Great in the glass. This Merlot is generous, smooth, and made for the comfort zone. Perfumed plum and spice, with delicious mocha notes and a supple, easy-drinking finish. The kind of red that makes dinner feel like a plan.

A vibrant wine with dark plum, wild berry and spice notes. Juicy and rich, this wine displays excellent fine tannin structure and a delicious oaky complexity.

Hardys VR stands for uncomplicated wines displaying true varietal character, perfect for everyday enjoyment. Hardys Varietal Range Merlot is a soft medium bodied wine with a fine tannin structure which supports fleshy ripe fruit, subtle spice and finishes with lingering plum and cherry flavours. Pair with with duck or lamb or some cheese.

Dark plum, berry, cassis and spicy fruit aromas are complemented by smoky oak and dark chocolate characters.