{"title":"Merlot","description":"\u003cp\u003eExplore our Merlot collections, known for its smoothness and fruity flavors, perfect for both casual sipping and fine dining. Ideal for wine enthusiasts seeking versatility and elegance in their wine selection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"2013-craggy-range-sophia-750ml","title":"2013 Craggy Range Sophia Merlot Blend 750ml","description":"\u003ch4\u003eAwards, Ratings \u0026amp; Reviews\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e98\/100\u003c\/strong\u003e — Bob Campbell · 2013 Vintage\u003cbr\u003eTasted: Aug 2016\u003cbr\u003eWhen to drink: 2016 to 2028\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95\/100\u003c\/strong\u003e — Jamie Goode · 2013 Vintage\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95\/100\u003c\/strong\u003e — The Wine Front · 2013 Vintage\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eAbout This Wine\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA blend of 62% Merlot, 19% Cabernet Sauvignon, 18% Cabernet Franc and 1% Petit Verdot from the Gimblett Gravels vineyard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e‘Sophia’, meaning ‘wisdom’ in Greek mythology, pays tribute to the goddess of knowledge and experience, information and understanding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDESTEMMED 100%. FERMENTATION VESSEL: Closed top French oak cuves. FERMENTATION: Inoculated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBarrel fermented and unfined.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDark garnet colour. Beautifully lifted and complex aromas of spiced red fruits, crushed autumn leaves and sandalwood. Classically composed on the palate with fruit richness given length by balanced acidity and fine dusty tannins. Finishes elegant, dry and long.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVintage: 2013\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrape Variety: 62% Merlot, 19% Cabernet Sauvignon, 18% Cabernet Franc, 1% Petit Verdot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRegion: Gimblett Gravels \/ Hawke's Bay \/ New Zealand\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFermentation: Destemmed 100%; closed top French oak cuves; inoculated\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProduction Attributes: Barrel Fermented · Unfined\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaturation: 18 months in French oak barriques (36% new)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlcohol: 13.8%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSweetness: Dry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAcidity TA: 5.9 g\/L\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAcidity pH: 3.61\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOwnership: Terry and Mary Peabody\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClosure: Screwcap\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDrinking Window: 2016–2033\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Vic Liquors Pty Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41426657738838,"sku":"SK62880923","price":110.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0594\/5301\/4102\/files\/craggyrangesophia_679c9e66-7717-4b1f-b99f-97e3482e777c.png?v=1781233814"},{"product_id":"irvine-springhill-merlot-2020","title":"2020 Irvine 'Springhill' Merlot 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eA pioneer of Merlot, James Irvine has produced an attractive plump style with leafy plum and mulberry flavours. The perfect match with crown of lamb.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eImpenetrable inky black heart with a deep dark red black hue. Showing good lift out of the glass are aromatics of liquorice and dark plum which mix with vanillin oak, fennel and light pepper. The bright youthful palate features generous freshly crushed dark cherry, liquorice and dark plum fruits over inky earth and vanillin spice. Lively acidity with slightly chalky tannins and a vibrantly fruited aftertaste that has an inky feel to it.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vic Liquors Pty Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41426662162518,"sku":"SK95237936","price":24.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0594\/5301\/4102\/files\/IRVINESPRINGHILLMERLOT2020_86ed056a-0cf9-4a2d-91c8-045664d46de3.png?v=1781233814"},{"product_id":"2021-francesco-merlot","title":"2023 Francesco King Valley Merlot 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFrancesco Wines is a small family winery in the heart of King Valley.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThey make small batch wines from grapes grown in our cool climate high altitude vineyard on the slopes of the Alpine National Park. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis superb Merlot was matured in a combination of American and French Oak for twelve months before being bottled.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vic Liquors Pty Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41426778849366,"sku":"SK23288867","price":16.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0594\/5301\/4102\/files\/image_00ab3007-c0ca-47ed-b6c7-e394a4e530d1.jpg?v=1781237435"},{"product_id":"2018-el-nino-pyrenees-merlot-14-5-750ml","title":"2018 El Nino Pyrenees Merlot 14.5% 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eCurrent Vintage: 2018\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrand: Massoni Wines\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRegion: Central Victoria\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlcohol: 14.5%\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e100% Estate Grown\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSelected from grapes grown on premium vineyards around Yea in Victoria.\u003cbr\u003eAn excellent 2018 vintage produced a full-bodied wine, with a generous palate structure that has a smooth and rounded finish, abounding with aromas of blackberries, spice, chocolate, and plum cake.\u003cbr\u003eEnjoy now or cellar for up to 8 years.\u003cbr\u003eA perfect partner with rich pasta dishes, hearty casseroles, and meat dishes.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vic Liquors Pty Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41426849726550,"sku":"SK31444761","price":17.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0594\/5301\/4102\/files\/ElNinoMerlot_0340d66b-26f5-4990-abba-3ecab95e448b.png?v=1781239818"},{"product_id":"2017-82-metres-yarra-valley-merlot-750ml","title":"2017 82 Metres Yarra Valley Cabernet Merlot 750ml","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product-skeleton__details-description\" _ngcontent-xji-c44=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-skeleton__details-description-body\" _ngcontent-xji-c44=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-skeleton__details-description\" _ngcontent-kew-c44=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-skeleton__details-description-body\" _ngcontent-kew-c44=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-skeleton__details-description\" _ngcontent-rug-c44=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-skeleton__details-description-body\" _ngcontent-rug-c44=\"\"\u003eBright, pretty \u0026amp; youthful aromatics displaying great clarity is medium weighted, very approachable and easy drinking.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-skeleton__details-taste ng-star-inserted\" _ngcontent-rug-c44=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vic Liquors Pty Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41426925944918,"sku":"SK17211024","price":16.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0594\/5301\/4102\/files\/201782MetresYarraValleyCabernetMerlot750mL.png?v=1781242233"},{"product_id":"2017-82-metres-yarra-valley-merlot-750ml-1","title":"2017 82 Metres Yarra Valley Merlot 750ml","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product-skeleton__details-description\" _ngcontent-xji-c44=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-skeleton__details-description-body\" _ngcontent-xji-c44=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-skeleton__details-description\" _ngcontent-kew-c44=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-skeleton__details-description-body\" _ngcontent-kew-c44=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-skeleton__details-description\" _ngcontent-rug-c44=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-skeleton__details-description-body\" _ngcontent-rug-c44=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSoft, fleshy and gentle. Plum and Bramble fruits, savoury notes and velvety tannins.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vic Liquors Pty Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41426926534742,"sku":"SK58669616","price":16.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0594\/5301\/4102\/files\/201782MetresYarraValleyMerlot750mL_1.png?v=1781241453"},{"product_id":"2018-penley-estate-chertsey-cabernet-merlot-cab-franc-shiraz-750ml","title":"2018 Penley Estate 'Chertsey' Cabernet Merlot Cab Franc Shiraz 750ml","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eChertsey is a wine made in the traditional ‘Bordeaux’ style using Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Merlot. The objective was to utilise the three varieties that grow exceptionally well in Coonawarra on their own and blend them to compliment each other. 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In 2006, the estate was sold to the Mommeja brothers by Peter Sichel.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe vineyard is evenly planted with 45% Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon. There is 10% Cabernet Franc. The Chateau produces about 22,000 cases per year. In 2016, the final blend was 55% Merlot, 44% Cabernet Sauvignon and 1% Cabernet Franc. The winery is currently transitioning to Organic farming. The red wines were expected to be certified in 2021.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecanter: 92\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eI have been consistently impressed with the efforts and investment happening at this property since the Mommeja brothers took over (with Renaud very much taking the lead). This is tightly drawn and austere right now but the elements are all in place, showing good dark fruits, fresh acidity running through the palate, and rich, well integrated tannins. Good potential. Planted to 53% Merlot, 44% Cabernet Sauvignon with the rest Cabernet Franc. Drinking Window 2025 - 2038.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWine Enthusiast: 92\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eBarrel Sample. This wine has a ripe core, rich in black fruit tones and firm tannins. It is a structured wine, but at the same time it has supporting black-fruit flavors at the center. It should age well, and will probably be ready to drink after 2025.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eJames Suckling: 90\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eA linear and fresh red with currant, raspberry and lemon aromas and flavors, following through to a medium body, firm tannins and a bright finish. A blend of merlot and cabernet sauvignon. 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The fruit comes from different parcels in Badon and on the plateau of Saint-Christophe des Bardes. The fruit is hand-harvested, destemmed, optically-sorted then vinified by plot. Aged in new barrels for a year and a half before bottling.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eJames Suckling\u003c\/strong\u003e - \"A rich, powerful red with so much fruit and intensity. It’s full-bodied with masses of fruit with vanilla and coffee character and a long, warm finish. Layered and intense. Really needs time in the bottle to come together. 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Indeed, our vineyards cover around 10 acres in the heart of the appellation. We pay particular attention to the vine in order to express the maximum of the terroir. The vineyard is handled by Axelle Courdurié, as a small diamond, from pruning to the harvest, the vinification and ageing with the guidance of the team of Michel Rolland and Hubert de Bouard. Very mindful of detail, accuracy Axelle brings her feminine sensitivity to all our wines from Croix de Labrie. The plots are located on Badon (near Pavie), St. Sulpice (beside the first parcel of Valandraud) and Saint Christophe des Bardes, on the famous plateau with arteries limestones, beside our cellar (dating from 1687). The terroir of Badon is composed of sand and clay with a basement limestone. Soil drainage, brings us finesse. The St. Sulpice compound is serious with clays which cause more depth and density. And finally, the plateau, Saint Christophe des Bardes on clay-arteries limestone soil bringing complexity and density. The vines are more than 90 % Merlot, we have a few rows of Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc. Château Croix de Labrie (90 % Merlot 7% Cabernet Sauvignon 3% Cabernet Franc) produces about 850 to 1000 cs. Château Croix de Labrie is part of the Grand Vin de Bordeaux and is now considered as one of the rarest and one of the great wines of Bordeaux and Saint-Emilion with Ausone, Angelus, Cheval Blanc, Canon, La Mondotte, Pavie, Valandraud. Rare and unique wines of Château Croix de Labrie are rich, dense, very fruity, with perfect ripeness. A very elegant very deep color, with lots of finesse. 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Sourced from the Ribbon Vale vineyard in Wilyabrup, this wine reflects the estate’s meticulous vineyard management and classical winemaking philosophy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe 2022 vintage in Margaret River delivered excellent growing conditions, allowing for slow ripening and exceptional flavour development while preserving freshness and natural acidity. The Ribbon Vale vineyard’s gravelly soils and maritime climate contribute to the wine’s fine tannin structure, aromatic complexity, and balance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eIn the winery, fruit was hand-harvested and fermented in small batches with careful extraction to preserve varietal purity and structure. 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Maturation in French oak barrels added subtle spice and texture while allowing the fruit-driven character to remain the focus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe wine opens with expressive aromas of blackcurrant, red cherry, and plum, layered with hints of cedar, dried herbs, and gentle spice. The palate is medium-bodied and supple, offering bright dark berry fruit, fine tannins, and lively acidity leading into a smooth, savoury finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eDesigned for earlier enjoyment compared to Moss Wood’s flagship Cabernet Sauvignon, the 2024 Amy’s Cabernet Blend is ideal for casual dining, entertaining, and everyday drinking. 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