Mills Reef Reserve Gimblett Gravels Merlot 2021, Hawke's Bay

2021, Merlot, Gimblett GravelsCameron DouglasNovember 27, 2022Mills Reef, Reserve, merlot, Gimblett Gravels, Hawke's Bay, Hawkes Bay

Zaria Merlot & Cabernet Franc 2021, Hawke's Bay

Aromas of black plums and fresh blackberry flesh, layers of wood spices and a touch of smoke….

2021, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Merlot blendCameron DouglasNovember 20, 2022Zaria, merlot, Cabernet Franc, Hawke's Bay, Hawkes Bay

Stonecroft Undressed Merlot 2022, Gimblett Gravels, Hawke's Bay

Very attractive bouquet with ripw plums and red berry aromas, some black currant and cassis moments then very mild barrel spice layers and a stony dried herb quality….

Elephant Hill Stone Merlot 2019, Hawkes Bay

There’s always a fine seductive quality about Merlot and this wine exemplifies that idea with a plush almost exotic plum and purple flowers bouquet followed by complexity from lees and barrel spice, toasty oak and a smoky earth quality….

2019, MerlotCameron DouglasOctober 26, 2022Elephant Hill, merlot, 2019, Hawkes Bay

Brown Brothers Origins Series Heathcote Merlot 2020, Australia

Aromas of red and yellow plums then a fine yet simple wood quality with some brown spices and cassis…

2020, MerlotCameron DouglasOctober 21, 2022Brown Brothers, Origins Series, Heathcote, Merlot, Australia

Te Mata Estate Coleraine 2020, Hawkes Bay

Opaque at the core with deep purple hues and a ruby pink rim with ink staining tears….

Church Road 'Tom' Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot 2019, Hawkes Bay

Complex and new, bold dark aromas of blackberry and baked plum, dark chocolate and toasty barrel with brown spices of clove and nutmeg….

Casa Boher Vino Tinto Merlot 2017, Mendoza, Argentina

Dark plums mixed with toasty barrels spices, clove and vanilla pod, smoky wood tones and dark clay earthy flavours….

2017, MerlotCameron DouglasSeptember 24, 2022Casa Boher, Vino Tinto, merlot, Mendoza, Argentina

Les Jamelles Merlot 2020, Pays D'Oc, France

Flavours of sweet red plums and red currants, there’s a light almond nut quality and very fine tannins that deliver a smooth finely textured palate….

2020, MerlotCameron DouglasSeptember 24, 2022Les Jamelles, merlot, 2020, Pays D' Oc, France

Waiparore Single Vineyard Tutukaka Coast Merlot 2021, Northland

Ruby and purple core appearance with a bright shimmer lead to a bouquet of fresh and baked plums, some fine wood spice qualities, an iron clay quality and dried herb….

2022, MerlotCameron DouglasSeptember 17, 2022Waiparore, Tutukaka Coast, merlot, Single Vineyard, Northland

Unison 'Selection' Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot 2016, Gimblett Gravels, Hawkes Bay

Aromas of black berry, roasted plum and baked stones. Layers of five spice with a toasty barrel and wood smoke quality layering in depth and complexity…

Black Barn Vineyards Single Vineyard Merlot 2020, Hawkes Bay

Intense, youthful, primary and distinctive bouquet. Aromas of fresh and baked dark plums, barrel spices and wood smoke…

2020, MerlotCameron DouglasAugust 23, 2022Black Barn Vineyards, Black Barn, merlot, 2020, Hawkes Bay, Single Vineyard

Villa Maria Gimblett Gravels Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot 2020, Hawke's Bay

Pure, ripe and complex bouquet of dark berries and primary red fruit scents.

Wild Estate 'W' Red Blend 2019, Waiheke Island

Bold, full and richly scented bouquet….

Craggy Range 'The Quarry' Gimblett Gravels Red Blend 2020, Hawke's Bay

2020, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Bordeaux Style Left Bank, Cabernets with Merlot, MerlotCameron DouglasJuly 2, 2022Craggy Range, The Quarry, Gimblett Gravels, Hawke's Bay, Hawkes Bay, Bordeaux, cabernet sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, merlot, Wine of the Week

Craggy Range 'Sophia' Gimblett Gravels Red Blend 2020, Hawkes Bay

Complex, youthful and seductive bouquet with a core of ripe Doris plums and smoky black olive, black currant and baked berries are laced with vanilla and clove scents from barrel and wood smoke….