Merlot

With its bright, ruby-red hue and charming, spicy top layer, this medium-bodied wine is a superb example of the popular Bordeaux variety. Lightly wooded, it boasts notes of rich, ripe plum with just a hint of fruitcake. Juicy and mellow on the palate with velvety, well-integrated tannins, the wine’s lingering fruit follows through beautifully. Enjoy straight away, or mature this wine for a further three years.

This popular Bordeaux variety will complement a range of meat and pasta dishes. It is a perfect partner to a spaghetti bolognaise, chicken pie or ideal for opening at a picnic to enjoy with dips and cheese. Ready to be enjoyed immediately, this wine will benefit from two to three years’ cellar maturation.