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.

Working with two of the world's great wine varieties grown in one of the world's great red wine regions provides a special foundation for any winemaker. The result is a full flavoured, deliciously indulgent, opulent and warm, dry wine, dark and sweetly fruited with a hint of blackberry and plum, with a big hit of cocoa on the finish.

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.

This wine has captivating aromas of violet, ripe raspberries, plums, and subtle star anise spices. It has a rich palate of dark berry fruits with a smooth and juicy plush tannin texture. This has superb depth and roundness with a soft, focused finish. Beef Carpaccio is the perfect dish to enjoy with this wine, friends and an afternoon of laughter.

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.

Crafted from premium fruit grown in Hawke's Bay's renowned Bridge Pa Triangle and Gimblett Gravels districts, Church Road Merlot Cabernet Blend showcases the harmony of classic Bordeaux varieties. Fragrant and elegantly structured, it reveals layers of dark berry, cherry and plum, complemented by subtle notes of spice, violet, cedar and rosewood. A medium-bodied palate builds to a long, satisfying finish, delivering a wine of power, finesse and exceptional drinkability.

This iconic, full-bodied red wine is only produced in exceptional vintages and represents the best that the region produces. Crafted from grapes that are hand-harvested from low yielding vineyards from the Gimblett Gravels winegrowing district, this wine was made using traditional winemaking techniques to emphasise complexity of flavour, aroma, power and elegance on the palate with a structure that provides great ageing potential.

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 Merlot based blend grown in the arid, stony soils of the famed Gimblett Gravels has long been a speciality of Esk Valley. With perfectly ripened fruit and custom made concrete fermenters we have produced a smooth and full bodied signature style, bursting with flavours of blackcurrant, dried herbs, plums and blackberry. A beautifully complex wine that can be enjoyed now or will age gracefully for several years.

Giesen Estate is New Zealand wine made for sharing. Fruit-forward, well-balanced and smooth through the finish, with varietal character front and centre. Classic styles. Great in the glass. This Merlot is generous, smooth, and made for the comfort zone. Perfumed plum and spice, with delicious mocha notes and a supple, easy-drinking finish. The kind of red that makes dinner feel like a plan.

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.