Peculiar Mr Pat Merlot

Sweetness: Dry

Grape: Merlot

Grape info: Merlot’s soft, attractive fruitiness have seen it transplanted to almost every wine-growing country in the world. Approachable, with more mellow tannins than its traditional blending partners, Merlot tends towards flavours of plum jam, cherries and an occasionally herbaceous note.

About: Quintessentially Australian, this range offers consistent quality, hugely appealing, commercial wine styles that have gained a loyal following. Seeking out the very best of Australia, the wines capture ideal climatic conditions and pure varietal definition.

Grown on the banks of Australia’s largest river, the Murray, who’s Mediterranean climate ensures Merlot can thrive in the ancient sandy soils.

Tasting note: Bright, plush, deeply tasty Merlot from Riverland vineyards, this is abundant in freshly picked red fruit with a soft tannic profile and a long, moreish finish.

Character: Plum jam, cherry, blackberry