Cabernet Merlot Blend
Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot are the two main reds in France’s Bordeaux, where thick-skinned Cabernet provides tannins and deep colour while plump, fruity Merlot brings mouth-filling roundness. These days both Cab and Merlot are grown almost everywhere - notably the Americas, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, Spain and even Italy, where Bordeaux-influenced ’Super Tuscans’ can be as expensive as legendary French ones. Non-French examples may be casually described as Bordeaux blends but, except from America’s ‘Meritage’, are usually labelled by varietal mix, which may also include minor Bordeaux grapes such as Cabernet Franc, Malbec, Petit Verdot, and Carménère.

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2020 Squawking Magpie First Flight Cabernet Merlot
Bob Campbell MW
Fantastic value (and a huge 93/100 from Bob Campbell who comments on its 'outstanding value') from the Gimblett Gravels under a new label from old hands in Hawkes Bay. Squawking Magpie have ... read moreElsewhere up to $24.99 Save $8.00 $16.99 in mixed 6+ or $18.99 per bottle -
2019 Sandalford Margaret River Cabernet Merlot
Richard Caro
A lovely Margaret River Cabernet blend, with medium-rich fruit that is harmonised with earthy and savoury interest. Great buying from a revitalised Sandalford Winery, this is just the kind of ... read moreElsewhere up to $23.99 Save $5.00 $18.99 in mixed 6+ or $21.99 per bottle -
2020 Squawking Magpie Gimblett Gravels Chatterer Merlot Cabernet
Cameron Douglas MS
A superb Hawkes Bay Merlot blend from boutique producer. Merlot loves Hawkes Bay, and on the Gimblett Gravels it produces a rich and succulent wine with fine, ripe tannins and real depth. A ... read more$21.99 in mixed 6+ or $24.99 per bottle -
2020 Elephant Hill Le Phant Rouge
Sam Kim
A great value red blend from Hawkes Bay experts, Elephant Hill. The Phant Rouge is medium-bodied with focussed dark-red fruit, along with a fine structure and gently toasty oak profile like a ... read more$23.99 in mixed 6+ or $26.99 per bottle -
2018 Thorn-Clarke Shotfire Barossa Quartage
James Halliday
A classic Bordeaux blend style made in the Barossa. Cabernet dominates the three other Bordeaux grapes, with fruit character that's dark and detailed. Ripe but sometimes assertive tannins give ... read more$25.99 in mixed 6+ or $28.99 per bottle -
2018 Element Gimblett Gravels Merlot Cabernet
Richard Caro
An elegant Cabernet Merlot from the esteemed Gimblett Gravels. Element is a very small-volume, family-run operation that grows fruit in the generous warmth of the Gimblett Gravels. The superb ... read moreElsewhere up to $32.99 Save $6.00 $26.99 in mixed 6+ or $29.99 per bottle -
2019 Passage Rock Sisters Red Blend
Michael Cooper
A nice discount on a red blend from a great vintage at Passage Rock. The Sisters is made from a selection of ripe and juicy varietals, which together make an immensely complete and enjoyable ... read moreElsewhere up to $35.99 Save $9.00 $26.99 in mixed 6+ or $29.99 per bottle -
2019 Craggy Range Te Kahu Gimblett Gravels Merlot Cabernet
Richard Caro
A fresh and finely balanced red blend from one of the leading producers in Hawkes Bay. Packed with vibrant red fruit and spicy florals, this wine typifies the sheer class of Craggy Range and ... read moreElsewhere up to $32.99 Save $5.00 $27.99 in mixed 6+ or $30.99 per bottle -
2018 Pegasus Bay Merlot Cabernet
Bob Campbell MW
A classic and great-value red from the old hands in Waipara, Pegasus Bay. These old Merlot and Cabernet vines deliver every year, packing this wine with lush spicy fruit and fine ripe tannins. A ... read moreElsewhere up to $36.99 Save $7.00 $29.99 in mixed 6+ or $33.99 per bottle -
2018 Rod McDonald Quarter Acre Merlot/ Cabernet
Bob Campbell MW
Made by legendary winemaker Rod McDonald, this Merlot-Cabernet is generous and effortless, with a beautifully styled palate of dark red fruits and toasty spices. Everything you could want from a ... read more$30.99 in mixed 6+ or $34.99 per bottle
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