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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.

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

Best Beef Wine

 

LCBO: 310300  Check Stock

BC: 85308  Check Stock

NSLC: 1009362

Thornbury Merlot 2015
Thornbury Merlot 2015

Hawkes Bay, North Island, New Zealand

Alcohol: 13%  Sweetness: Extra Dry  750 ml  Drink: 2016‐2019

 

LCBO: 865238  Check Stock

Kim Crawford Cabernet Franc Merlot 2005
Kim Crawford Cabernet Franc Merlot 2005

Hawkes Bay, North Island, New Zealand

Alcohol: 14%  Sweetness: Extra Dry  750 ml

 

LCBO: 36947  Check Stock

Kim Crawford Small Parcels Corner 50 Vineyard Merlot Cabernet Sauvignon 2013
Kim Crawford Small Parcels Corner 50 Vineyard Merlot Cabernet Sauvignon 2013

Hawke's Bay, New Zealand

Alcohol: 14%  Sweetness: Dry  750 ml  Drink: 2016‐2020

Best Beef Wine

 

LCBO: 447433  Check Stock

BC: 788364  Check Stock

Sacred Hill Basket Press Merlot 2006
Sacred Hill Basket Press Merlot 2006

Hawkes Bay, North Island, New Zealand

Alcohol: 13%  Sweetness: Dry  750 ml

 

LCBO: 60087  Check Stock

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