Merlot and Cabernet are like the perfect marriage; they are truly made for each other. Once again, Bordeaux is its heartland – the Right Bank in particular. Here in Australia Margaret River makes our finest Cabernet Merlot blends that have incredible ageing potential. Merlot adds fleshy, plummy characters while Cabernet adds the structure. Merlot blends beautifully here in Australia too, where we have the freedom to blend with any grape eg Cabernet or Syrah. Of course, another country where Merlot thrives is Chile, often referred to as Carmenere, giving a medium-bodied, spicy red. Say bonjour to La Croix de Bordeaux, Chateau Tertre de Cotes de Bordeaux, try Elderton, Coriole, Willow Bridge or head to Chile to try Vina Tarapaca.