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Best New Zealand Merlot

I find the best wines from around the world. These are the best New Zealand Merlot that I have reviewed recently: they offer superb quality and taste and get my highest scores out of 100 points. I update this list every week, so check back again for new wine reviews regularly.

Sileni Estates The Triangle Merlot 2006
Sileni Estates The Triangle Merlot 2006

Hawkes Bay, New Zealand

Alcohol: 13.5%  Sweetness: Extra Dry  750 ml  Drink: 2008‐2010

 

LCBO: 586081  Check Stock

Pask Gimblett Gravels Cabernet Merlot Malbec 2013
Pask Gimblett Gravels Cabernet Merlot Malbec 2013

Gimblett Gravels, Hawkes Bay, North Island, New Zealand

Alcohol: 13.5%  Sweetness: Extra Dry  750 ml  Drink: 2017‐2020

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LCBO: 279869  Check Stock

SAQ: 11305601  Check Stock

Villa Maria Private Bin Merlot Cabernet Sauvignon 2012
Villa Maria Private Bin Merlot Cabernet Sauvignon 2012

Hawke's Bay, New Zealand

Alcohol: 12.5%  Sweetness: Extra Dry  750 ml  Drink: 2013‐2018

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LCBO: 310300  Check Stock

BC: 85308  Check Stock

NSLC: 1009362

Elephant Hill Merlot Cabernet Malbec 2016
Elephant Hill Merlot Cabernet Malbec 2016

Hawke's Bay, North Island, New Zealand

Alcohol: 14%  Sweetness: Extra Dry  750 ml  Drink: 2020‐2026

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LCBO: 630517  Check Stock

Villa Maria Estate Cellar Selection Merlot Cabernet Sauvignon 2014
Villa Maria Estate Cellar Selection Merlot Cabernet Sauvignon 2014

Hawkes Bay, New Zealand

Alcohol: 12.5%  Sweetness: Extra Dry  750 ml  Drink: 2016‐2022

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