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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.

Oyster Bay Merlot 2012
Oyster Bay Merlot 2012

Hawkes Bay, North Island, New Zealand

Alcohol: 13%  Sweetness: Extra Dry  750 ml  Drink: 2013‐2016

Best Beef Wine

 

LCBO: 692343  Check Stock

BC: 111310  2,079 in stock

SAQ: 10826113  Check Stock

NSLC: 1009489

Oyster Bay Merlot 2017
Oyster Bay Merlot 2017

Hawke's Bay, North Island, New Zealand

Alcohol: 13.5%  Sweetness: Dry  750 ml  Drink: 2019‐2024

Remarkable Roast Chicken Wine

 

LCBO: 692343  Check Stock

BC: 111310  2,079 in stock

SAQ: 10826113  Check Stock

NSLC: 1009489

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

Best Beef Wine

Kim Crawford Merlot 2007
Kim Crawford Merlot 2007

Hawkes Bay, New Zealand

Alcohol: 13.5%  Sweetness: Extra Dry  750 ml  Drink: 2008‐2012

 

LCBO: 680967  Check Stock

BC: 29751  Check Stock

NSLC: 1009483

Villa Maria Private Bin Merlot/Cabernet Sauvignon 2005
Villa Maria Private Bin Merlot/Cabernet Sauvignon 2005

Hawkes Bay, North Island, New Zealand

Alcohol: 12.5%  Sweetness: Extra Dry  750 ml

 

LCBO: 60038  Check Stock

BC: 85308  Check Stock

NSLC: 1009362

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