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In red wines, Merlot is a bit of a dark horse, an unknown quantity. While Cabernet Sauvignon is known for its dense fruit and tannins, Pinot Noir for its pretty fruit and Shiraz for pure generosity, the character of Merlot is a bit more subtle. But trust us when we say that once you have found a great Merlot, you will be hooked.
While Merlot is not seen as an Australian star the same is not true in France where it is responsible for some of that country’s most revered and expensive wines. And we are not talking about blends of Merlot and Cabernet - these are straight, exceptional, life changing Merlots.
So what is great Merlot like? Merlot is essentially Cabernet Sauvignon wrapped up in a blanket of silk. It has the sweet blackcurrant fruits of Cabernet Sauvignon usually with a little black olive and a touch of dried herbs too in a plush, and drinkable package. And that is the key to great Merlot - loads of fruit with a silky smooth palate. It is a little like Grenache but with more dark fruits than Grenache’s bright raspberry flavours. Great value Merlots can often be found in our Live Offers.
Merlot is though a little bit picky about where it is grown - it does not make great wines everywhere, particularly in warm to hot climates. What it likes best of all is a cooler climate, where it is protected from the worst of Summer’s baking heat. So regions close to Australia’s Southern coastline is where Merlot does best. Of all the regions, Coonawarra and its neighbour Wrattonbully are best known for crafting elegant Merlot styles. But it also can be exceptional in other regions such as the Yarra Valley and Margaret River. Merlot is also very food friendly and matches with a range of meat and game dishes or even flavoursome fish such as tuna.
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In red wines, Merlot is a bit of a dark horse, an unknown quantity. While Cabernet Sauvignon is known for its dense fruit and tannins, Pinot Noir for its pretty fruit ...what makes it famous is the power of Australian Shiraz - nothing else... quite comes close with South Australia home to many of our best with its big and bold blackberry and licorice fruits on a full-bodied palate. And while there are many other red wines to choose fro
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