Merlot is a red produced by Calais Estate in New South Wales, Australia. Made from Merlot. Cellarion's sommeliers have reviewed the drink window of 1 vintage; members see when it is ready. Track this wine and manage your cellar with Cellarion — the free, open-source wine app at cellarion.app.
Type: Red
Region: New South Wales
Country: Australia
Grapes: Merlot
Tasting profile
Structure: medium-bodied, medium tannin, medium acidity, dry
Merlot ripens earlier and more easily than Cabernet, which is part of why it copes better in warm New South Wales conditions than its Bordeaux partner does. Red plum and dark cherry with cocoa, dried herb, a touch of vanilla oak and soft, unassertive tannin. Medium-bodied and round, with the plush texture the variety is loved for. Approachable rather than structured — a wine for the table on a weeknight rather than the cellar.
When to drink
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Where it comes from
New South Wales, Australia
New South Wales — A major wine state in south-eastern Australia, home to the historic Hunter Valley and a spread of other districts including Riverina, Mudgee, Orange and the Canberra District.
Merlot
Merlot is a red grape from Bordeaux, one of the world's most planted varieties, valued for its softness, generosity and its role as a blending partner to Cabernet Sauvignon.
More wines
From Calais Estate
- Chambourcin — Calais Estate, Hunter Valley
- DR VIII The Doctor — Calais Estate, Hunter Valley
- Petit Verdot — Calais Estate, Hunter Valley
- Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon — Calais Estate, Hunter Valley
More red wines from New South Wales
- Allison's Selection — Petersons, Mudgee
- Black Label TPR Tempranillo — Glandore Estate, New South Wales
- Block Two — Petersons, Mudgee
- Cabernet Sauvignon — Long Live The King, New South Wales
Frequently asked questions
Where is Merlot from?
Merlot is produced by Calais Estate in New South Wales, Australia.
What grapes are in Merlot?
Merlot is made from Merlot.