Tannins are dusty and present, but there’s some black currant, mulberry wrapped in a little leather and smokey tobacco. Savoury, dry and really good with mushroom fricassee.

Vieux Naudin Merlot Blend 2021

Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon come together in the glass with a lovely generosity of fruit, with notes of mulberry, green herbs, buoyancy to the acidity, and green tobacco-like chewy tannin. A delicious glass of wine that'll impress your fancy friends!

Château Guibeau Puisseguin-Saint-Émilion Bordeaux 2020

Made ‘accidentally' for Dhillon’s children to enjoy, rather than having them drink all the Block 5 and Original Vineyard. It carries a Pinot-like weight that’s fruity and has a little juiciness and earthy grip, but drinks silky and lithe of course. Pour it out and watch it disappear and people turn a little sad when they realise it’s all gone.

Dhillon Glenhope Accidental Red Merlot Shiraz 2023

Elegant with a lovely generosity of fruit and notes of red and black berries, green tobacco and subtle dried herbs, with a firm but approachable tannin structure. Give this a little air before drinking and it will really shine.

Château Mazerolles Benoit Blaye-Côtes de Bordeaux 2018

Narkoojee translates to the place of flowers and despite enduring bushfires, the Friend family continue to produce delicious Victorian wines, and this Merlot typifies their resoluteness. There are ripe cherries, mulberries, plums and spice. Flavours are sublime and land softly with a balanced dose of tannin.

Narkoojee The Athelstan Merlot 2019

Riper in style, with a melange of mulberry, blackcurrant and blackberry intermingling with lots of plum, vanilla and just a smidge of chesterfield leather and olive brine. Curl up somewhere cosy with this one.

Lindsay Collection Old Mac Merlot 2021

Find yourself a comfy spot on the couch, open this bottle and you've got a pretty great night on your hands. A classic Bordeaux blend of Merlot, Cab Franc and Cab Sauv—think blackcurrant, plum and earthy notes, alongside celery and some Franc spice, a dusting of tannin and some freshening acidity.

Château Toutigeac Bordeaux 2018/2020

A soft and frisky number made with an even split of Shiraz and Merlot that underwent carbonic fermentation to really dial up the fruitiness and take the edge off the tannins. The result brimming with cherry blossom. red currant, and cherry pips. You already know this will love a light chill.

Starr Wines Meraz Merlot Shiraz 2022

A Merlot dominant blend—with equal parts Cab Sauv and Petit Verdot—with plum, anise spice and soft tannins. Classicly proportioned, approachable and a fantastic introduction to the wines of Bordeaux.

Château de Terrefort Lescalle Bordeaux 2020

A fresh and lively Merlot—with just a splash of Grenache—that shows off just how lovely the variety can be. Fermented as whole bunches in two separate tanks, one with some pigeage and one without, before blending and aging in a stainless tank.

Mataburro Idoine Merlot 2021

From a family-run, certified biodynamic estate, this is mainly Merlot with a touch of Cabernet Franc and Malbec. It’s a youthful and lifted expression of Bordeaux, with layers of blue fruit, sage, and tilled earth along with some structured tannin.

Château Peybonhomme-Les-Tours Côtes de Blaye 2019

A vinous mixed bag, Barbarossa is made from mainly Merlot, along other varieties such as Cabernet, Raboso and a few other local, undisclosed varieties. Juicy red fruit and dark plum make this the perfect wine to share over dinner!

Marcobarba Barbarossa 2020

Tucked away in the pristine slopes of Friuli, Saša Radikon is continuing the work of his father, creating wines that have gained a loyal and committed following. From its experimental beginnings in 1995, Radikon is now one of the most influential producers of the natural wine movement, and their wines absolutely set the benchmark for how complex and compelling orange wine can be. These wines are wild, untamed and not for the faint of heart. (1000ml)

Radikon Merlot 2006 (1L)

Radikon Merlot 2008 (1L)

There's something pretty special about Radikon. Tucked away in the pristine slopes of Friuli, Saša Radikon is continuing the work of his father, Stanko, creating wines that have gained a loyal and committed following. From its experimental beginnings in 1995, Radikon is now one of the most influential producers of the natural wine movement, and their wines absolutely set the benchmark for how complex and compelling orange wine can be. These wines are wild, untamed and not for the faint of heart. (750ml)

Radikon RS 2020

Tucked away in the pristine slopes of Friuli, Saša Radikon is continuing the work of his father, Stanko, creating wines that have gained a loyal and committed following. From its experimental beginnings in 1995, Radikon is now one of the most influential producers of the natural wine movement, and their wines absolutely set the benchmark for how complex and compelling orange wine can be. These wines are wild, untamed and not for the faint of heart. (500ml)

Radikon Merlot 2006 (500ml)

There's something pretty special about Radikon. Tucked away in the pristine slopes of Friuli, Saša Radikon is continuing the work of his father, Stanko, creating wines that have gained a loyal and committed following. From its experimental beginnings in 1995, Radikon is now one of the most influential producers of the natural wine movement, and their wines absolutely set the benchmark for how complex and compelling orange wine can be. These wines are wild, untamed and not for the faint of heart.

Radikon RS Magnum 2020

Château Jean Faure La Réserve Saint-Emilion 2019

Deliciously savoury on the nose with notes of dried herbs and olive tapenade lead to a soft and plummy palate, with fresh acidity woven through to finish. Yum!

Richland Merlot 2021

Juicy notes of plum and blackcurrant are met with a fresh, bright acidity that leads to more serious notes of Cabernet on the back of the palate.

Cramele Recaş Solara Glou Glou 2019

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