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.

This Merlot was sourced from premium vineyards. Immediately following harvest fruit undertook fermentation on skins to lock in colour and flavour. It was then gently pressed and matured on oak to develop subtle toasty and mocha flavours and a rich smooth palate. The resulting wine a has dark, inky colour followed by a rewarding, silky mouthfeel and intense, rich plum flavour. Enjoy this Merlot with crispy five spice-scented, Peking duck pancakes with hoisin sauce and Asian greens.

The magnificence of sprawling old world estates, charming Château and blooming fields of lavender in the French southern regions were the inspirations that led to Brown Brothers Origins Series Merlot. A fruit-forward wine that's medium in body with lifted aromas of red berries, subtle liquorish, and spice.

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.

The McDonald Series wines are an expression of both their fruit and the vision of their namesake winemaker. Grown on gravel soils in Hawke's Bays' warmest sub regions, these vineyards typically produce rich Merlot displaying dense, brooding plum and dark berry fruit. This is complimented by subtle notes of violet, spice, earthy undertones and hints of dark chocolate. The palate is rich, weighty and long, driven by a firm yet fine-grained tannin structure. For quality reasons this wine is unfiltered and decanting is recommended.

The Merlot Cabernet Sauvignon blend is one of the most challenging and exciting wine styles to produce. There is a synergy between Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot that produces arguably the most complete, complex, fragrant and satisfying style of red wine in the world. Grown in the warm climates and light, stony soils of the Bridge Pa Triangle and Gimblett Gravels - Church Road Merlot Cabernet Sauvignon has a core of dark berry fruit, cherry and plum that is lifted by top notes of subtle spice, violet, rosewood and cedar. Medium weight on the palate initially, before building to a long, substantial finish.

Dark, rich aromas of plum & dark fruits finish with a rich, round palate containing fine grained tannins.

A fruity, soft, medium-bodied wine, with an intense red colour and a warm bouquet of ripe red fruits such as blackberry and plum. Perfect in combination with roasts, grilled meats and first courses.

This is a smooth and fruit orientated Gimblett Gravels blend. Deep purple in colour, it has a bouquet of dried herbs, red berries and subtle hints of cedar from a period of barrel maturation.

The palate is fruit focused, succulent and approachable showing flavours of dry spice, plum and brambles with finely structured tannin and superb length.

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.