In Stoneleigh's Marlborough vineyards, sunstones absorb sunshine during the day, radiating heat onto the vines at night, resulting in their distinctly vibrant wines. Stoneleigh Classic Merlot, the aroma is fragrant with plums, blackberries and black cherry notes.

This wine is medium to full-bodied with lush red berry, plum and cherry fruit characters. The fruit flavours are balanced by undertones of creamy mocha, spice & subtle savoury characters. The palate has a soft, velvety texture with grainy tannins through the mid-palate and a long, persistence to finish.

This is a medium-bodied wine with a soft, round and gloriously fleshy palate. Delicious flavours of ripe plum, red berries abound with subtle coffee bean also evident.

An elegant soft Merlot, with spiced fruit characters, generous weight and good length. Chocolate and blue fruit characters linger on a sweet oak finish. Aroma of spice fruit, plum and blueberry.

This delicious red wine displays seductive dark berry notes with perfumed aromas of violets, dried herbs and spicy oak. The palate is soft and smooth with sweet fruit and supple tannins providing a moreish glass of red. Merlot-Cabernet blends are particularly good when paired with robust, full-flavoured dishes, red meat and cheeses.

This blend of predominantly Merlot with Cabernet Sauvignon has fragrant aromas and flavours of cassis, red fruits and dried herbs. A rich mouthfeel is balanced with supple tannins leading to a deliciously smooth finish.

Established in 1994 and named after the landmark Wither Hills range that borders the vineyards, the Wither Hills expert team grow and craft expressive wines New Zealanders know and trust to represent quality. Wither Hills Merlot is wonderfully dense yet exquisitely structured and warmly textured, alive with vibrant dark plums, cigar box and chocolate nuances. The essence of Hawke's Bay in a glass.

Wolf Blass quality and flavour are evident throughout the Eaglehawk range of fresh and approachable wines for everyday drinking. Eaglehawk Merlot is a soft, generous, light to medium bodied wine with rich aromas of ripe black cherries and satsuma plums. The palate is plush with fruit-sweetness, complemented With subtle spicy oak, and a smooth, lasting finish.

The heartland of Wolf Blass winemaking, Yellow Label has delivered exceptional quality for over 50 years. Yellow Label wines are bright, fruit-driven and full of flavour, pairing perfectly with food to help make any meal an occasion. Yellow Label Merlot offers dark fruit aromas of plum and cassis with a touch of oak spice and hints of leafiness. Rich flavours meld well with supple, varietal tannins in an approachable, medium-bodied style with a smooth, long-lasting finish.