Merlot

Merlot is the jam in Cabernet’s donut, the plump and fleshy core that softens out the tannin andread more acid to make the harmonious wine styles of Bordeaux. Rarely seen on its own, Hawke’s Bay winemakers have had considerable success with the variety, figures released in 2016 showing it being equal with Chardonnay as the region’s most planted grape.read less

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2016 FWD Co. Premium Hawke's Bay Red Blend

$10.00

Iconic Hawke's Bay producer - selling in disguise at an unbelievable price

Hawkes Bay, New Zealand

$10.00

Merlot

Iconic Hawke's Bay producer - selling in disguise at an unbelievable price

'Classic Italian table wine, we enjoy a glass with every meal' - Stefania Ugolini, Pasta & Cuore

The most under-priced red wine in New Zealand?

The value is almost hard to wrap your head around. Beauty, power and complexity.

Celebrated Merlot Cabernet by the famous Chateau Haut Brion! It was imported under temperature control for the exclusive enjoyment of FWD Co. customers!

Gorgeous full-flavoured, easy-drinking Italian red - last 60 cases exclusive to FWD Co customers!

Arguably NZ's most Bordeaux-like red, it's a dead ringer for the reds of Saint Emilion

"Elsewhere up to $3,187. 12 bottles only"

Definitely one for the cellar, this will be better after 2018.

No Pope, no Reserve in 2011. all the best fruit of their vineyard is in this super-charged Estate wine at a steal of a price!

The first ever release of a Clarendelle 'Medoc' AOC

Gorgeously succulent and rich red... cellar through 2030

Timeless classic from Hawkes Bay Hero Tim Turvey

A Michael Cooper Super Classic Wine of NZ, 2013 is the high-water mark for this illustrious label! Savour this Bordeaux style NZ red blend that would compare in quality to Right Bank Bordeaux many times the price!

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Gorgeous Merlot-dominant blend - a true thoroughbred!

Textbook Merlot Cabernet crafted by the highly experienced Bordeaux winemaker Jenny Dobson

Only 300 bottles for New Zealand retail. Maximum of 12 bottles per customer, this is the greatest Oreno in a run of great Orenos!

Juicy, easy-drinking style from Ventian leaders Masi Agricole.

Rare and impressively structured red from Salento in Puglia. Stock arriving in-store 25th September

The finest Celebre we've ever tasted!

Another super value Gimblett Gravels red from this under-the-radar producer