Ripe berries and Christmas spice are highlights on the palate. Medium bodied and plush the wine finishes with long, smooth tannin and complex, savoury oak notes.

Black fruit and dark plum aromas seamlessly blend with subtle spicy notes in this smooth and silky Hawke's Bay Merlot. On the palate flavours of blackberry, cassis and hints of cocoa are balanced with fine tannins leading to a dry and richly textured finish.

Established in 1994 and named after the landmark Wither Hills range that borders the vineyards, the Wither Hills expert team grow and craft expressive wines New Zealanders know and trust to represent quality. Wither Hills Merlot is wonderfully dense yet exquisitely structured and warmly textured, alive with vibrant dark plums, cigar box and chocolate nuances. The essence of Hawke's Bay in a glass.

These wines are at the heart of the Wolf Blass brand - single varietal, fruit driven and South Australian. Yellow Label wines have delivered quality and consistency for more than four decades.

By honouring who they are, Yalumba inspire others to do the same. Y Series wines are vegan-friendly and fruit-forward, made to freely express their true self and celebrate the qualities that make them unique. This vibrant and youthful Merlot is sure to bring a cheerful vibe to any occasion. Fresh and bright, its palate is generous, round, and succulent. Soft tannins glide effortlessly, creating a harmonious blend of juicy fruit flavours and subtle hints of exotic spices. Crafted for lively, feisty, fancy, or happy moments, there's a Y for every why.