Merlot Red Wine
Merlot red wine is notorious for its versatility, palatable dryness and soft tannins. They vary in taste, body and alcoholic strength dependant on region, lighter variants arising from climates similar to its native France, gaining strength in hotter climes. Expect moderate acidity that pairs well with white or dark meats. Lighter merlots pair better with roasted meats or mushrooms. Fuller bodied merlot red wines pair better with bolder foods such as game. Uncork merlot red wine around 17 degrees celcius (62.5 farenheit), achievable via 15 minutes in a refridgerator. If any remains, cork and refridgerate for 2-4 days, at which point it will oxidise, and may be better used to marinate meats or vegetables.
2015 was a great vintage…well, everywhere in France, but particularly in Bordeaux. The 2015 Petite Laurence is no exception. >
Please note, this wine will be dispatched from w/c 8th November.
Ronan by Clinet 2015 is drinking really well as is approaches >
"Great vintages in Bordeaux often come in pairs the warm, expressive 2009s were followed by the excellent, and slightly >
"Tasted at the vertical held at the property, the 2010 Château Siran, a blend of 46% Merlot, 43% Cabernet Sauvignon and >
This Reserva is a barrel-aged Spanish red, bottled and released, like Rioja, when ready to drink. At 6 years of age, the >
This is crunchy, bold and mouthfilling Pomerol which displays impressive maturity and composure in the glass. Drinking well >
Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Malbec harvested and matured independently and skillfully brought together in this harmonious >
Vieux Château Saint André belongs to Jean-Claude Berrouet who was the winemaker at Pétrus for 44 years until his retirement >
Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Malbec harvested and matured independently and skillfully brought together in this harmonious >
Corvina and merlot grapes from 30-year-old vines combine to great effect, with 60% of the blend left to raisin on the vine. >
Made with 50% Cabernet Sauvignon and 50% Merlot the wine is soft and silky with perfumed strawberry jam on the nose. Ripe >
Les Romains is reminiscent of the Pomerol and St Emilion styles, offering the added power and richness of texture and fruit >
Vigour constraining site provides a complex, full bodied, yet classy Merlot that shows a restrained brooding dark fruit >
This new Petite Sirène 2016 from the acclaimed Château Giscours (third growth from Margaux) made in a tip-top vintage, is >
Rutherford Hills is an estate owned by the Terlato family, with the famous Michel Rolland (who worked with the highest level >
The top wine of this estate, there is an exuberance of dark fruit aromas, juicy black cherry, currants and blackberry flavours >
This is merlot a class apart. Think Pomerol from a warm vintage, or a very top Napa Valley merlot - from a 100-year old >
Established back in 1976, Duckhorn Vineyards was co-founded by Dan and Margaret Duckhorn. It became one of the first 40 >
Deep, dark red in colour, bordering on black, with a wonderful aroma of dark forest-fruits and spice. The palate is >
This fruity Merlot from the Thracian Lowlands, shows blackberry flavours and notes of fresh, wild herbs with a smooth f >
A delightful claret made predominantly from the merlot grape with a little cabernet in the blend adding extra structure, >
La Baume is a favourite producer of ours from France's deep south, where the heat gives the reds a bigger and richer character >
Bursting with intense plum aromas on the nose with juicy fruit flavours on the palate. A beautiful Merlot ready to enjoy >
