Merlot

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.

Explore Merlot

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 above, or explore the wider red wine range.

To buy Merlot for a particular occasion, start with the individual bottle’s grape mix and vintage. A Merlot-labelled wine and a blend that includes Merlot offer different things to compare, so read the product’s own tasting notes for body, fruit and oak. Look at the current price and bottle size together, then check any drinking or serving advice provided. If you already enjoy one producer, comparing its available releases can be a useful way to explore the range.

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