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Merlot

Merlot is one of the world’s most comforting red grapes, plush, generous, and effortlessly charming. In its spiritual home of Bordeaux’s Right Bank, particularly Saint-Émilion and Pomerol, Merlot delivers supple flavours of plum, black cherry, mocha, and soft spice, wrapped in velvety tannins that make it approachable even in youth. It ripens earlier than Cabernet Sauvignon, giving roundness and warmth to blends, yet it’s equally captivating on its own: a wine that feels inviting from the first sip, with a gentle richness that never overwhelms.

What makes Merlot so appealing is its texture, smooth, polished, and beautifully balanced. In cooler climates, it leans leafy and elegant; in warmer regions like California, Chile, or Australia, it becomes fuller and more opulent, with darker fruit and hints of chocolate. Winemakers can craft it in many moods: fruit-forward and juicy, refined and structured, or layered with oak for depth. At its best, Merlot is quietly luxurious, a wine that doesn’t shout but speaks with warmth, softness, and confidence. It’s the grape that makes everyone feel at home

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2024 Merlot Rebel Sip!, Undurraga

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The Velvet Sip This is Chilean Merlot with softness, charm and plenty of easy red-fruited warmth. From Valle Central, it opens with fresh red cherr...

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2024 Wild Merlot, Tumbleweed

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“The Easy Confidence” Deep ruby in the glass, this Merlot offers aromas of plum, black cherry, and cocoa, framed by subtle spice. The palate is sup...

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2023 Décadence Merlot, La Belle Etoile

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The 2023 Décadence Merlot is exactly as its name suggests: sumptuous, silky, and deeply satisfying. Made from carefully selected Merlot grapes grow...

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2022 Merlot, Cousino Macul

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Cousiño Macul, a cornerstone of Chilean winemaking since 1856, remains a family-owned estate nestled in the heart of the Maipo Valley, Chile’s prem...

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2021 Protea Merlot, Anthonij Rupert Wyne

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Velvet Plum Warm, generous and instantly appealing, this is Merlot with plenty of ripe charm and just enough polish to keep it feeling well turned ...

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2020 Merlot Cabernet Sauvignon, Chateau Haut-Grelot

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This classic everyday drinking Bordeaux offers rich damson fruit with hints of cocoa on the nose and palate. The supple tannins support an elegant ...

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2023 Merlot, Pizzolato

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Veneto Velvet This is organic Merlot with softness, freshness and a lovely natural glow. Deep ruby with a purple edge, it opens with red berries, c...

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2021 'Bull Ant' Cabernet Merlot, Lake Breeze

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The playful label was inspired by the bullants, which are known to harass vineyard workers. The grapes for this wine were selected from old vines i...

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2019 Alberta Annemarie Merlot, Muratie

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Velvet Heiress This is Merlot with softness, history and a deep Cape glow. It opens with ripe plum, black cherry and mulberry, before cocoa, cinnam...

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2020 Merlot, Château Oumsiyat

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The Bekaa Velvet Red This is Lebanese Merlot with smooth edges, generous fruit and a warm Mediterranean glow. It opens with black plum, blackberry ...

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2022 Merlot '1300', Andeluna

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Nuances of red bell pepper combine with a hint of spice, white pepper and clove over deep, rich fruits. Full-bodied and textured on the palate with...

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2018 Antiguas Reservas Merlot, Cousino Macul

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Maipo Velvet Smooth, refined and quietly expressive, the 2018 Antiguas Reservas Merlot shows just how graceful Chilean Merlot can be when richness ...

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2018 ‘Ars Nova’ Tempranillo/ Cabernet / Merlot, Tandem

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The Art of Balance. A wine that bridges classic and contemporary with quiet confidence, the 2018 Ars Nova is all polish, poise and purpose. Deep r...

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2021 Merlot, Groot Constantia

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Groot Constantia is the oldest wine estate in South Africa and has a remarkable history including having King Louis Philippe of France as their bes...

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2020 Clos Roareti Merlot, Guerrieri Rizzardi

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A bold and refined expression of Merlot from the heart of Valpolicella, the 2020 Clos Roareti is a single-vineyard wine of rare character and depth...

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2021 'Ode to Lorraine' Cabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz and Merlot, Elderton

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The 2021 ‘Ode to Lorraine’ is a masterful expression of Elderton’s philosophy of excellence through blending – a hidden gem within their premium re...

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2020 'Maestro' Merlot, Malbec & Cabernet Sauvignon, Pegasus Bay

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Pegasus Bay is a family-owned estate in North Canterbury’s Waipara Valley, founded by the Donaldson family, pioneers of the region’s modern wine sc...

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Riedel Merlot Decanter

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The Merlot decanter is a perfect starter piece for one with a growing love of wine. This everyday piece will effortlessly demonstrate the improveme...

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Riedel Veritas Cabernet/Merlot - Value Pack Buy 3 Get 4

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Riedel Veritas Cabernet/Merlot + Mosel Decanter - Set of 5

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This pack contains 4 RIEDEL Veritas Cabernet/Merlot glasses and one RIEDEL Mosel Decanter. The Cabernet glass is perfect for full-bodied, complex r...

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Riedel Veritas Cabernet Sauvignon/Merlot Glass - Value Pack - Buy 6 Get 8

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