The Selaks Essentials range is made in an approachable style highlighting the fresh vibrant fruit character of each variety. These are wines suitable for all occasions, delivering excellent quality and consistency every vintage. Aromas of blackberry and dark plums. This Merlot is full of rich fruit flavours.

The Taste Collection is a celebration of the generous and distinct flavours that have made Selaks wines so extraordinary and sought after for more than 90 years. Rich Berry Merlot, the rich berry fruit flavours gently cascade along the palate, underpinned by soft fine tannins. A sumptuous, fruit-forward wine with lingering flavour right to the finish.

This is a fruit driven Hawkes Bay Merlot ready to drink or for the short term cellar. A perfect match with roast lamb and minted potatoes.

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.

A round, plump Merlot, consisting of red berry & bramble fruit flavours with French oak characters

Cherry red colour with aroma's of ripe raspberries with hints of spice and chocolate. A luscious fruit driven palate, with upfront fruit sweetness. A well-balanced wine with integrated soft tannins giving hints of spice.

Deeply coloured with brooding aromas of ripe plum and red fruits, Thornbury Merlot is soft and silky smooth. Sourced from a pedigree of vineyards located in Gimblett Gravels, Hawkes Bay which provide full-bodied, rich style wines.

Black fruit and dark plum aromas seamlessly blend with subtle spicy notes in this smooth and silky Hawke's Bay Merlot. On the palate flavours of blackberry, cassis and hints of cocoa are balanced with fine tannins leading to a dry and richly textured finish.

A fruit-forward yet complex wine, showcasing inviting aromas of chocolate, plum, and blackberry, complemented by subtle spice from oak ageing. The palate is smooth and approachable, with soft, ripe tannins that provide structure while maintaining excellent drinkability. Rich yet balanced, this Merlot is a versatile choice, pairing beautifully with a wide range of dishes, particularly lamb and beef.

A richly flavoured, approachable red crafted predominantly from Merlot and Cabernet Franc, with smaller portions of Cabernet Sauvignon and Petit Verdot adding depth and complexity. Juicy cherry and plum notes from Merlot combine seamlessly with the violet perfume and blackberry character of Cabernet Franc, creating a supple yet structured wine. Smooth, balanced, and full of personality, it is a versatile wine that can be enjoyed on its own or partnered with a wide range of different flavoured foods.