Made with grapes grown at low yields in their vineyards located in the central Wairau Valley. A fruit driven style of Bordeaux red with plenty of juicy dark and red fruits and a soft tannin structure. The wine was matured in a mixture of French and American oak barriques, with 10% new, for ten months before blending. In the glass, magenta purple. Aromas of bright, black, and red fruits, complemented with spice, with a hint of chocolate. The palate reveals a medium bodied wine with great fruit purity dark berries and red plum fruit, supple tannins, and lingering flavours.

Classic Merlot aromas of decadent plum and dark cherry are complemented by hints of spiced fruit cake and mocha. The palate is medium-bodied and full of blackcurrant, liquorice and dried herb, supported by fine tannins for a soft, concentrated finish. Sourced from carefully selected vineyards in the Hawke's Bay, the oldest wine region in New Zealand.

The philosophy of Oyster Bay is to produce fine, distinctly regional wines that are elegant and assertive with glorious fruit flavours. An affordable, everyday luxury.

The Selaks Essentials range is made in an approachable style highlighting the fresh vibrant fruit character of each variety. These are wines suitable for all occasions, delivering excellent quality and consistency every vintage. Aromas of blackberry and dark plums. This Merlot is full of rich fruit flavours.

The Taste Collection is a celebration of the generous and distinct flavours that have made Selaks wines so extraordinary and sought after for more than 90 years. Rich Berry Merlot, the rich berry fruit flavours gently cascade along the palate, underpinned by soft fine tannins. A sumptuous, fruit-forward wine with lingering flavour right to the finish.

This is a fruit driven Hawkes Bay Merlot ready to drink or for the short term cellar. A perfect match with roast lamb and minted potatoes.

In Stoneleigh's Marlborough vineyards, sunstones absorb sunshine during the day, radiating heat onto the vines at night, resulting in their distinctly vibrant wines. Stoneleigh Classic Merlot, the aroma is fragrant with plums, blackberries and black cherry notes.

This wine is medium to full-bodied with lush red berry, plum and cherry fruit characters. The fruit flavours are balanced by undertones of creamy mocha, spice & subtle savoury characters. The palate has a soft, velvety texture with grainy tannins through the mid-palate and a long, persistence to finish.

This is a medium-bodied wine with a soft, round and gloriously fleshy palate. Delicious flavours of ripe plum, red berries abound with subtle coffee bean also evident.

Selected for their uniqueness of character and outstanding quality the Reserve Parcel wines represent the finest aspects of each vintage. This Merlot has lifted aromas of dark blood plum, cassis and violet, with hints of cinnamon and spice. A touch of savoury tobacco from French oak adds depth and focus to the palate.

Deeply coloured with brooding aromas of ripe plum and red fruits, Thornbury Merlot is soft and silky smooth. Sourced from a pedigree of vineyards located in Gimblett Gravels, Hawkes Bay which provide full-bodied, rich style wines.

A fruit-forward yet complex wine, showcasing inviting aromas of chocolate, plum, and blackberry, complemented by subtle spice from oak ageing. The palate is smooth and approachable, with soft, ripe tannins that provide structure while maintaining excellent drinkability. Rich yet balanced, this Merlot is a versatile choice, pairing beautifully with a wide range of dishes, particularly lamb and beef.