Buy Cabernet Merlot Online in NZ

Names on this shelf include Grant Burge, Taylors, Brookland Valley and Villa Maria. Try Brookland Valley Cabernet Merlot or the Villa Maria Reserve Gimblett Gravels Cabernet Merlot.

What Cabernet Merlot Tastes Like

Expect blackcurrant and firm structure from the Cabernet, with Merlot adding plum and a softer middle. For a Merlot-led blend see Merlot Cabernet, or browse all Red Wine.

Cabernet Merlot FAQs

Why blend Cabernet Sauvignon with Merlot?

Cabernet brings colour, tannin and dark fruit, while Merlot fills in the middle with softer, rounder fruit. The blend is usually more approachable young than straight Cabernet, which is why Bordeaux made it famous.

What food goes with Cabernet Merlot?

Its structure suits red meat. Try it with lamb, steak, beef casserole or hard cheeses. Lighter Australian examples also work with pizza and barbecue sausages.

Should Cabernet Merlot be served chilled?

Serve it at cool room temperature, roughly 16 to 18 degrees. On a warm New Zealand day, 15 minutes in the fridge before opening helps keep the fruit fresh and the alcohol in balance.