Merlot ripens early and builds soft, rounded reds. Expect plum, dark cherry and a supple texture that suits food from the first year in bottle.

Great Little Vineyards stocks Merlot from Karikari Estate in the Far North, Puriri Hills in the Clevedon hills, and Lethbridge in Victoria. Several are Bordeaux blends, where Merlot leads and Cabernet adds the frame.

Browse the Merlot selection below, or explore the wider red wine range.