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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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2016 Squawking Magpie Gimblett Gravels Chatterer Merlot/ Cabernets
Sam Kim
A superb Hawkes Bay Merlot dominant wine from great boutique producer. Merlot loves this region, and warm conditions in 2016 have produced a rich and succulent wine with fine, ripe tannins and ...Elsewhere up to $24.99 Save $5 $19.99 in mixed 6+ or $22.99 per bottle -
2017 Sandalford Margaret River Cabernet/Merlot
Richard Caro
A lovely Margaret River Cabernet blend, medium-rich fruit harmonised with earthy and savoury interest. Great buying from a revitalised Sandalford Winery, this polished and not over-fruited wine ...$20.99 in mixed 6+ or $22.99 per bottle -
2016 Elephant Hill 'Le Phant' Hawkes Bay Merlot/ Syrah/ Malbec
Sam Kim
A future classic, the delicious Le Phant red blend was heavily awarded last year and is just as good from the excellent vintage of 2015. Medium-bodied with beautifully focussed dark fruit, it is ...Elsewhere up to $27.99 Save $5 $22.99 in mixed 6+ or $25.99 per bottle -
2017 Craggy Range Te Kahu Gimblett Gravels Merlot Cabernet
Bob Campbell MW
A fresh and finely balanced red blend from Hawkes' Bay. Sporting vibrant red fruit and spicy florals, this wine is Craggy Range class and always receives stellar reviews. A delicious wine for ...Elsewhere up to $30.99 Save $6 $24.99 in mixed 6+ or $27.99 per bottle -
2016 Thorn-Clarke Shotfire Barossa Quartage
Bob Campbell MW
A superb Bordeaux blend made in the Barossa. Cabernet dominates the three other Bordeaux grapes, with fruit character that's dark and detailed in classic tobacco and earthy spice. But the palate ...$25.99 in mixed 6+ or $28.99 per bottle -
2016 Squawking Magpie The Gravels Merlot Cabernet
Richard Caro
A rich and complex Bordeaux-style red from Hawkes Bay. Such great results came from Squawking Magpie's increasingly old vines on the Gimblett Gravels, producing a Merlot Cabernet of serious ...$26.99 in mixed 6+ or $29.99 per bottle -
2016 Element Gimblett Gravels Cabernet Merlot
Andrew Caillard
An elegant Cabernet Merlot from the esteemed Gimblett Gravels. Element is a very small-volume, family-run operation that grows fruit in the generous conditions of the Gimblett Gravels. The ...Elsewhere up to $32.99 Save $6 $26.99 in mixed 6+ or $29.99 per bottle -
2015 Babich Irongate Gimblett Gravels Cabernet Merlot
Michael Cooper
Now just starting to hit its straps but with a tonne of life still in it this is a beauty and we have a wee deal on it also. Always a consistent ageworthy red that has been produced for 30+ ...Elsewhere up to $36.99 Save $7 $29.99 in mixed 6+ or $33.99 per bottle -
2016 Chateau Rozier St Emilion Grand Cru
John Caro
A great quality red from Saint Emilion in France's Bordeaux. Chateau Rozier is rated as a Grand Cru, which means it has seen at least 14 months aging before release. Plush Merlot is balanced by ...$35.99 in mixed 6+ or $39.99 per bottle -
2017 Te Mata Awatea Cabernet Merlot
Michael Cooper
A vibrant and complex Bordeaux blend, the Awatea is an absolute classic. Beautifully made with real harmony of the parts, there's simply nothing here that isn't the best it could be -- ...$37.99 in mixed 6+ or $42.99 per bottle
