Category Archives: Merlot

2009 Yalumba Y Series Merlot

Posted on February 17, 2011 by Jeremy Pringle

South Australia 13.5% Screwcap $12.95 Made in the accessible mode of Australian Merlot; ie soft, ripe, generous and easy to drink. However, within these specifications, it is a very well produced wine. It’s balanced and harmonious, the quality of the … Continue reading →

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2009 Capital Wines Kyeema Reserve Merlot

Posted on February 14, 2011 by Jeremy Pringle

Canberra 13.3% Screwcap $46 I’m happy to report that Capital Wines will become more available at a retail level in Queensland soon. I’m also happy to say that this new vintage of the Kyeema Reserve Merlot lives up to its … Continue reading →

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2009 Kingston Estate Merlot

Posted on October 26, 2010 by Jeremy Pringle

Limestone Coast, Barossa Valley 14.0% Screwcap $13.99 Source: Sample Apart from an 08 Leconfield, I’ve never been that impressed by any of the straight Merlots I’ve tasted from either the Limestone Coast or the Barossa. This is solid for its … Continue reading →

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2009 Four Winds Vineyard Merlot

Posted on September 25, 2010 by Jeremy Pringle

Canberra 13.7% Screwcap $19 Source: Sample Interesting to note that in the August 2010 issue of Decanter, the Canberra District gets a decent sized article, written by Debra Pearce. Shiraz & Riesling get all the attention but Capital Wines have me … Continue reading →

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2009 Mike Press Merlot

Posted on August 16, 2010 by Jeremy Pringle

Adelaide Hills 14.0% Screwcap $10 Source: Winery I used to be a closet fan of structured Australian Merlot, but I guess I’ve well and truly outed myself now. I tried to communicate strongly that the 09 Mike Press Shiraz needs … Continue reading →

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2008 Capital Wines Kyeema Reserve Merlot

Posted on July 22, 2010 by Jeremy Pringle

Canberra 13.1% Screwcap $46 Source: Sample I originally had the 08 Kyeema Reserve Shiraz ahead of this on points (which I’m still not publishing, although that position is under constant review). Then I had a chance to have another glass … Continue reading →

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2008 Capital Wines The Backbencher Merlot

Posted on July 14, 2010 by Jeremy Pringle

Canberra 13.2% Screwcap $25 Source: Sample Well, well.  Hasn’t Australian Merlot grown up a lot over the past few years?  Leconfield, Kyeema Reserve, Blue Poles, Tapanappa and Stella Bella are all examples of how to interpret this grape well here.  … Continue reading →

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2008 Blue Poles Reserve Merlot

Posted on June 10, 2010 by Jeremy Pringle

Margaret River 14.0% Screwcap $35 Blue Poles are amongst the leaders in getting consumers to rethink their position on the value of Australian Merlot.  When it’s done well, it can be excellent.  Following on from the more sinewy 07, this … Continue reading →

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2007 Printhie Merlot

Posted on September 19, 2009 by Jeremy Pringle

Orange 13.5% Screwcap CD $17- Tasted 17-18/9/09 The Orange wine region is getting a lot of raves currently, and having started to look at a few, I can see why. Altitude plays a large part I’d guess. Also, there are … Continue reading →

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2007 Blue Poles Reserve Merlot

Posted on August 16, 2009 by Jeremy Pringle

Margaret River, Walcliffe WA Screwcap 14% CD $35- Tasted 14-15/8/09 Ok, I’ve had two bottles of this now, and it’s certainly able to be enjoyed at the moment, especially with a good decant. But it’s gonna sing in 10 years … Continue reading →

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