2019 merlot varietals will be available later this year.<\/p>\n
Merlot can be traced back to the eighteenth century when a French winemaker in the Bordeaux region of France used the grape in his now world-famous \u2018Bordeaux blend\u2019, along with Cabernet Sauvignon. <\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n New Zealand\u2019s cooler climate and long ripening season allows the grape to grow slowly and therefore concentrate its flavours.<\/span><\/p>\n Red fruits and a smooth finish are the popular characteristics of Merlot.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Dense, full-coloured with dark fruits, perfumed florals and damp earth on the nose. Smooth and round, the wine is medium-bodied with flavours mirroring the nose, along with some attractive mocha, dark chocolate notes and a bit of wood smoke and spice in the finish. 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