Shottesbrooke Merlot from the well drained McLaren Vale is a wonderfully full flavoured, deep and vibrant red wine. Medium body, typical of the variety, combined with fine tannins and a smooth finish, this makes an ideal food accompaniment for poultry and Italian dishes.

Product Information: Created in 1989, Ségla is made from vines located on the patchwork of terroirs encompassing the historic centre of Château Rauzan-Ségla. It takes its name from Baron Pierre-Louis de Ségla whose marriage with Catherine de Rauzan gave the full name of the property in 1785. The tower represented on its label was erected in 1905, this depicts the entrance of the property and that offers a spectacular view over the vineyards on one side and the park of the chateau on the other. Worked by the same team and according to the same requirements as the Grand Cru Classé, it is an initiation to the sophistication and the philosophy of the estate: a delicate, tasty and expressive style which elegantly imprints the distinction of the great terroirs of the Margaux appellation. 45% Cabernet Sauvignon, 53% Merlot, 1% Petit Verdot, 1 % Cabernet Franc. 18 months in barrel, 20% new oak. Maker: The first vines were planted on the property in 1661, but the official birthdate of Chateau Rauzan-Segla is 1763, when it split from the neighbouring Rauzan-Gassies. The estate was gradually partitioned through successive generations of the Rauzan family, but its reputation grew, and come its classification in 1855, it shared the Deuxieme Grand Cru Classe stage with the likes of Chateau Mouton Rothschild (which was promoted 118 years later). Its late 19th century wines have become legendary. However, any subsequent success was met with obstacles – a decline in area under vine, obsolete cellar equipment and a proprietor who prioritised quantity over quality, to name but a few – and soon Rauzan Segla was overtaken by other second growth chateaux. Expansion of the vineyard and modernisation of equipment didn't occur until the estate was acquired by negociant Echenhauer. Under his ownership, a renovation program was initiated, which involved replacing old, unproductive vines and installing modern stainless steel tanks. Subsequent owners have continued improvements, helping to consolidate the Grand Vin as a true super-second, and in 1994 the property was taken over by the Alain and Gerard Wertheimers, grandsons of Chanel founder Pierre Wertheimer, giving the estate an injection of luxury. Vineyard: Rauzan-Ségla’s 70 hectares of vineyards are planted with the four Bordeaux grape varieties. They cover the array of geologies and soils found in the Margaux appellation and proudly reflect this diversity. Château Rauzan-Ségla’s grand vin is crafted with meticulous care and its grapes sourced from the main vineyards where the finest and, in particular, the old Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot vines grow in perfectly worked soils. When the Cabernet Franc and the Petit Verdot are included in the blend, they add yet another layer of complexity to the wine. The use of small vats enables Rauzan Segla to create a number of batches corresponding to the increasingly carefully-demarcated plots. Nose - Tobacco, Truffle, Red and Dark Fruits There hints of tobacco leaf, truffle, herbs and flowers poke through the ripe, red and dark red fruits. Palate - Concentrated, Silky, Generous The wine is concentrated, silky, uplifting and generous, as well as long, fresh and pure. Finish - Fresh, Pure, Controlled Controlled power, structured, with fine tannins. Tasted blind. Rich and rather opulent nose. Simple and easy with good refreshing raciness. Could be Rauzan-Ségla? Good and complete. Really zesty. Likely to be VGV - Vin de Garde de Viticulture" or Wine for Aging from Viticulture which refers to wines that are produced with the intention of aging. - Jancis Robinson. Still young, but you can find hints of tobacco leaf, truffle, herbs and flowers poke through the ripe, red and dark red fruits. The wine is concentrated, silky, uplifting and generous, as well as long, fresh and pure. This wine will need 12-15 years before it really starts opening and showing its true essence. - Jeff Leve, The Wine Cellar Insider, 97 Points.

Built in the 16th century and situated in Barsac at about 30 kilometers from Bordeaux, Château Massereau was acquired by the Chaigneau family in 2000. A 19 hectare estate with 10 planted (6,600 – 7000 plants/hectare) in the Barsac, Graves and Bordeaux Superieur appellations. Château Massereau Bordeaux Supérieur 2018 is a blend of 50% Merlot, 25% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Cabernet Franc & 10% Petit Verdot. Vinified in concrete vats for 4-8 weeks naturally without additional yeast, finings, filtration and low sulphite. The resulting wine is garnet in colour with an intense nose of black fruit, with hints of sweet spice and pepper.

Birthday Wine Cylinder “Hip Hip Hooray It’s Your Birthday”. This wines comes from an award-winning vineyard in the renowned wine region of Bendigo. It offers luscious red berry and cherry flavours with spicy herbal overtones on the palate. Maturation is French Oak has added refined tannin structure length and balance. The winemaker, Ian Hall, is an artisan winemaker who has been producing award-winning wines for over 25 years.

Are you looking for a gift for the prestigious wine lover in you life? This beautifully presented single bottle timber box, complete with Belvoir Shiraz and wood wool is your answer. This wines comes from an award-winning vineyard in the renowned wine region of Bendigo. It offers luscious red berry and cherry flavours with spicy herbal overtones on the palate. Maturation is French Oak has added refined tannin structure length and balance. The winemaker, Ian Hall, is an artisan winemaker who has been producing award-winning wines for over 25 years.

This juicy Merlot is made by Trophy-winning winemaker Nicolas Bizzarri. He heads up the team at the family owned Luis Felipe Edwards estate in premium Colchagua Valley. Smooth, rounded and full of lush plum charm, it provides amazing panache for your pound. In the 1970s, Luis Felipe Edwards Snr followed his dream and created his own wine estate. Today he owns his own small valley, where the climate is ideal for vines, and has a no expense spared cellar housed in colonial buildings on the estate. They’ve now won ‘Chilean Winery of the Year’ four times. Enjoy this handy quarter bottle solo or with gourmet sausages or a vegetarian pasta bake.

The Angaston Road Growers range is all about honouring the often unsung heroes of the wine world, the growers. It is their intimate knowledge of the local terroir, the changes of season, and the varietals they tend to that ensure the special parcels of fruit that make it to the winery are in tip-top form to make quality wines like this fine Merlot from Coonawarra grower Mick Gillon.

Fontana Reale Merlonero Merlot 2018 vintage presents as fat and rich but the acidity and tannic presence help to preserve the elegance and bearing. Hints of currants and coffee followed by salted meats. Pair this Merlot with pasta or risotto with vegetable or mushroom sauces. Fontana Reale follows the cycles of the moon phases for the work in the vineyard and in the cellar, where they are inspired by principles of absolute naturalness. On the back of a hill 380 meters above sea level behind the city of Benevento with a wonderful view over the valley of the Calore river, the Azienda Agricola Fontana Reale . The company carries out its activities by providing products wholesome and quality, such as wine, oil and honey, all strictly produced by Organic Farming