If you’re like me and have moments where you could absolutely murder a glass of merlot, then this little lovely will make all your wildest dreams come true. Plump, plush and packed solid with plum and black forest flavours, chocolate, sweet smoke notes and a pillowy, perfectly poised texture lead to a long, fleshy finish. … Read More
Beach House Gimblett Gravels Reserve Merlot 2014 $25
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There’s something about Merlot… Here are two truths. 1. I am unashamedly a merlotphile. 2. I have never watched Game of Thrones. OK now you can judge me… Linden Estate Reserve Hawke’s Bay Merlot 2015 $48 In 2010 Trevor Shepherd talked his way into a job at Linden, where for four years he toiled (unpaid … Read More