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Australia
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Though Australia lacks the history and tradition of other top wine-producing countries like France and Italy, it has definitely made its mark on the international wine market in recent years. During the 1990s, winemaking and wine exports boomed in Australia. Though the market has come back to earth a bit in recent years, Australia is still the fourth-largest exporter of wine in the world. When casual wine drinkers think of Australian wine, they probably think of the critter-laden labels of Yellow Tail and The Little Penguin, among others. And while large wine companies dominate the Australian list, there are also a great number of smaller producers creating highly-rated, award-winning wines. The majority of Australian wine is produced in South Australia, with most of that (those “critter wines”) carrying a South Eastern Australia appellation. Subregions such as Barossa Valley, Coonawarra and McLaren Vale are home to smaller producers and higher quality wines. Victoria and New South Wales are also significant regions, and wines from Western Australia are reaching America in increasing numbers. Though Shiraz is the grape most associated with Australia, they’ve also had great success with Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Riesling and Grenache. |
Merlot
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Merlot is one of the most planted red wine grapes in the world. Even in the post-“Sideways” world where the grape took a beating by the movie’s characters, the characteristics that made this grape one held by all in high esteem still exist. It is unfair to jump to conclusions and single out any grape as being pedestrian, yet Merlot seems to have taken a lot of the brunt of criticism. The Merlot grape, like many, can make fine wines for daily drinking and those sought out by collectors for their fine pedigree. Many of today’s best-selling red blends contain Merlot as their backbone and some of the highest priced wines in the world (Château Pétrus in Bordeaux for example) count on great Merlot as a reason for their being. For many long-time wine enthusiasts Merlot can be a comfort zone, a return to base, to recalibrate their palates with a familiar flavor profile. The plush, velvety tannins, ripe dark berry and plum flavors, and spicecake-like mid-palate offer a lot to like. So here is an ode to Merlot. We know you well, and though we do not always sing your praises, we must give you your due as one of the greats. |
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Alice White Merlot
2009 / 750 ml.
Australia | South Eastern AustraliaItem #153662009 Alice White Merlot is a red wine from South Eastern Australia in Australia, available for purchase at WineMadeEasy.com Learn More -
Alice White Merlot
2011 / 1.5 L.
Australia | South Eastern AustraliaItem #153672011 Alice White Merlot is a red wine from South Eastern Australia in Australia, available for purchase at WineMadeEasy.com Learn More -
Banrock Station Merlot
2008 / 3.0 L. box
Australia | South Eastern AustraliaItem #274002008 Banrock Station Merlot is a red wine from South Eastern Australia in Australia, available for purchase at WineMadeEasy.com Learn More -
Banrock Station Merlot
2010 / 750 ml.
Australia | South Eastern AustraliaItem #276902010 Banrock Station Merlot is a red wine from South Eastern Australia in Australia, available for purchase at WineMadeEasy.com Learn MoreLimited inventory.
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Black Swan Merlot
2010 / 750 ml.
Australia | South Eastern AustraliaItem #172302010 Black Swan Merlot is a red wine from South Eastern Australia in Australia, available for purchase at WineMadeEasy.com Learn MoreLimited inventory.
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Black Swan Merlot
2011 / 1.5 L.
Australia | South Eastern AustraliaItem #172312011 Black Swan Merlot is a red wine from South Eastern Australia in Australia, available for purchase at WineMadeEasy.com Learn More -
Craneford Merlot
2003 / 750 ml.
Australia | Barossa | Barossa ValleyItem #205232003 Craneford Merlot is a red wine from Barossa Valley in Barossa in South Australia in Australia, available for purchase at WineMadeEasy.com Learn More -
Fisheye Merlot
2010 / 750 ml.
Australia | South Eastern AustraliaItem #207372010 Fisheye Merlot is a red wine from South Eastern Australia in Australia, available for purchase at WineMadeEasy.com Learn More -
Fisheye Merlot
2011 / 1.5 L.
Australia | South Eastern AustraliaItem #293582011 Fisheye Merlot is a red wine from South Eastern Australia in Australia, available for purchase at WineMadeEasy.com Learn More -
Foxhorn Merlot
1.5 L.
Australia | South Eastern AustraliaItem #10325Foxhorn Merlot is a red wine from South Eastern Australia in Australia, available for purchase at WineMadeEasy.com Learn More
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