Darling Cellars Reserve Merlot

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The Reserve Six Tonner Merlot is a smooth operator from Darling’s sun-drenched bush vines - bold, silky, and full of flavour without any fuss. Named after the modest yield of just six tonnes per hectare, this Merlot proves that less fruit can mean more punch in the glass. It opens with raspberry, ripe plum, and a touch of vanilla, then rolls into layers of chocolate, coffee, and a whisper of liquorice and tobacco. Twelve months on French and American oak adds polish without overdoing it, letting the fruit take centre stage. On the sip, it’s plush and medium-bodied with velvety tannins and a surprisingly long, elegant finish. It’s the kind of red that keeps you coming back for “just one more glass”. Show more