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Home/Grape Variety/Merlot/Page 2

Merlot — page 2 of 2

Wines 25–43 of 43 on the Merlot shelf, chosen one at a time.

Merlot wine category

2022 Mendoza Merlot, Kaiken Ultra — Lujan de Cuyo, Argentina wine

Mendoza Merlot, Kaiken Ultra

Style: Intense, structured Merlot with grippy tannins

Taste: Cassis, red berry jam, spice, mineral grip from high-altitude soils

Food: Grilled beef, rich charcuterie, aged cheeses, stews

Occasion: Weeknight or Sunday lunch showstopper

BodyFull-Bodied

View details →£17.10

2025 Pinot Noir Rosé de Corte, Bodega Garzón Estate — Maldonado, Uruguay wine

Pinot Noir Rosé de Corte, Bodega Garzón Estate

Style: Bone-dry mineral rosé

Taste: Strawberry, cherry, blackberry with crisp minerality

Food: Charcuterie, soft cheese, braised chicken, seafood

Occasion: Aperitivo, summer drinking, weeknight

BodyLight-Bodied

AcidityMedium-Plus

View details →£17.60

2023 Cabernet Franc de Corte, Bodega Garzón Estate — Cabernet - Tannat Maldonado, Uruguay wine

Cabernet Franc de Corte, Bodega Garzón Estate

Style: Silky Cabernet Franc–Tannat blend with black berry fruit and spice

Taste: Soft black berries, dried herb, green pepper, gentle tannins, balanced

Food: Grilled lamb, duck confit, aged cheddar, charred savoury dishes

Occasion: Weeknight or Sunday lunch

BodyFull-Bodied

View details →£16.75

2021 Ribera del Duero, Finca Villacreces — Cabernet - Merlot - Tempranillo Ribera del Duero, Spain wine

Ribera del Duero, Finca Villacreces

Style: Full-bodied organic Ribera del Duero, Tempranillo-led with real polish

Taste: Black cherry, blackberry, cassis, mocha, graphite

Food: Char-grilled steak, roast beef, venison casserole, braised oxtail, barbecue

Occasion: Sunday lunch, date night

BodyFull-Bodied

AcidityMedium-Plus

View details →£34.95

2023 Cabernet Sauvignon, Fog Mountain — California, USA wine

Cabernet Sauvignon, Fog Mountain

Style: Full-bodied, soft-tannin Cabernet

Taste: Blackcurrant and plum with black pepper, vanilla

Food: Grilled beef, roasted lamb, aged cheese, steak

Occasion: Weeknight drinking, Sunday lunch

BodyFull-Bodied

View details →£18.95

2022 Merlot, Fog Mountain — California, USA wine

Merlot, Fog Mountain

Style: Medium-bodied, soft tannins

Taste: Black cherry, spice, strawberry, clove, violet

Food: Grilled meats, roasted beef, braised lamb, aged cheese

Occasion: Weeknight, Sunday lunch

BodyFull-Bodied

View details →£19.60

2020 Bien-Aimée de Fleur de Lisse, Château Fleur de Lisse — Bordeaux Blend Red Saint-Emilion, France wine

Bien-Aimée de Fleur de Lisse, Château Fleur de Lisse

Style: Sleek, velvety Saint-Émilion

Taste: Plum and cherry with whisper of toast and spice

Food: Roast dinners, beef, duck, aged cheese

Occasion: Sunday lunch, date night

BodyFull-Bodied

SweetnessBone Dry

View details →£28.55

2020 Saint-Émilion Grand Cru, Château Fleur de Lisse — Bordeaux Blend Red Saint-Emilion Grand Cru, France wine

Saint-Émilion Grand Cru, Château Fleur de Lisse

Style: Garnet Bordeaux Blend, refined tannins, mineral freshness

Taste: Blackcurrant and blackberry with graphic minerality and lingering acidity

Food: Roast Dinners; Beef & Steak; Game & Venison; Pork; Cured Meats & Charcuterie

Occasion: Sunday Lunch; Date Night

BodyFull-Bodied

View details →£37

2023 Kos Merlot, Dalia — Serbia wine

Kos Merlot, Dalia

Style: Structured, age-worthy Serbian Merlot

Taste: Red cherry, dark spice, chocolate, refined tannins

Food: BBQ & grilled dishes, stews, roasts, beef, game

Occasion: Sunday lunch, date night, formal gatherings

BodyMedium-Bodied

SweetnessBone Dry

View details →£25.95

2024 Cabernet/Merlot, Cullen wine

Cabernet/Merlot, Cullen

Style: Dry, layered Cabernet/Merlot

Taste: Black cherry, violet, dark chocolate, fine-grained tannins

Food: Roasted lamb, duck confit, beef with mushroom sauce

Occasion: Sunday lunch, date night

BodyFull-Bodied

AcidityMedium-Plus

View details →£30.75

Red Moon Wilyabrup Malbec/Grenache/Mourvedre/Petit Verdot/Merlot, Cullen

Red Moon Wilyabrup Malbec/Grenache/Mourvedre/Petit Verdot/Merlot, Cullen

Style: Dry, structured Malbec-led blend

Taste: Juicy red fruits, tobacco leaf, savoury plum, mineral edge

Food: Roasted lamb, aged beef, ripe cheese

Occasion: Sunday Lunch; Date Night

BodyFull-Bodied

AcidityMedium-Plus

View details →£30.40

2020 Le Hameau de Durfort-Vivens Margaux, Château Durfort-Vivens — Bordeaux Blend Red Margaux, France wine

Le Hameau de Durfort-Vivens Margaux, Château Durfort-Vivens

Style: Silky, graceful Margaux

Taste: Blackberry, spice, velvety tannins, bright acidity

Food: Roast beef, braised lamb, aged cheese

Occasion: Date night, gifting, cellar worthy

BodyFull-Bodied

SweetnessBone Dry

View details →£45.55

2020 Margaux 2ème Cru Classé, Château Durfort-Vivens — Bordeaux Blend Red Margaux, France wine

Margaux 2ème Cru Classé, Château Durfort-Vivens

Style: Silky Bordeaux blend, refined and balanced

Taste: Violet, blackcurrant, cloves, tobacco — elegant and concentrated

Food: Roast beef, game, venison, lamb, aged cheese

Occasion: Gifting, cellar investment, special dinners

BodyFull-Bodied

View details →£86.50

2022 Cadillac Côtes de Bordeaux, Château de Fontenille — Cabernet Sauvignon - Merlot France wine

Cadillac Côtes de Bordeaux, Château de Fontenille

Style: Balanced Cabernet Sauvignon & Merlot blend

Taste: Black cherry, bramble, soft ripe tannins, lifted acidity

Food: Roast beef, duck, aged cheese, stews & braises

Occasion: Weeknight drinking, Sunday lunch

BodyFull-Bodied

SweetnessBone Dry

View details →£21.70

2022 Bordeaux Rouge, Château de Fontenille — Bordeaux Blend Red Bordeaux, France wine

Bordeaux Rouge, Château de Fontenille

Style: Modern, approachable, full-bodied

Taste: Ripe berry, smoky structure, red-fruit immediacy with backbone

Food: Roast dinners, beef & steak, lamb, aged cheese

Occasion: Weeknight drinking, Sunday lunch

BodyFull-Bodied

SweetnessBone Dry

View details →£17

2021 Ghiaie della Furba, Capezzana — Bordeaux Blend Red Tuscany, Italy wine

Ghiaie della Furba, Capezzana

Style: Structured Bordeaux blend, dark fruit and cocoa

Taste: Black cherry, blackberry, ripe spice with refined tannin grip

Food: Roasted beef, grilled lamb, wild boar, aged Parmesan

Occasion: Date night, gifting, cellar worthy

BodyFull-Bodied

View details →£56.75

2021 Coonawarra Cabernet/Merlot, Balnaves wine

Coonawarra Cabernet/Merlot, Balnaves

Style: Structured South Australian Red

Taste: Dark plum, sage, red fruit with tight, frame-worthy tannins

Food: Grilled lamb, roasted vegetables, aged hard cheeses

Occasion: Weeknight; Sunday Lunch

BodyFull-Bodied

SweetnessBone Dry

View details →£28.20

Vinho Regional Alentejano Tinto, Azamor

Vinho Regional Alentejano Tinto, Azamor

Style: Vibrant Red Blend

Taste: Ripe plum and dark cherry, savoury depth, supple tannins

Food: BBQ & Grilled Dishes; Stews & Braises; Game & Venison; Roast Dinners; Beef & Steak

Occasion: Weeknight; Sunday Lunch

BodyFull-Bodied

View details →£17.05

2015 Haut-Médoc Cru Bourgeois Exceptionnel, Château Arnauld — Bordeaux Blend Red Haut-Medoc, France wine

Haut-Médoc Cru Bourgeois Exceptionnel, Château Arnauld

Style: Gravel-bed Bordeaux blend, Cabernet-led

Taste: Blackcurrant and cedar with dusty smoke, architecturally structured

Food: Roasted beef, venison, game birds

Occasion: Sunday lunch; date night

BodyFull-Bodied

SweetnessBone Dry

View details →£37.85

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