Stellenbosch is the beating heart of the South African wine industry. It has the perfect soils and climate to make some of the best Merlot on the planet.

Lucky for us, Johan’s connections there include some of South Africa’s winemaking top brass. So when a mate of his made a vintage of one of the country’s most sought after Merlots, Johan used all his charm (plus a dollop of Angel funding) to snaffle a parcel up for you.

From the first sip it’s velvety soft and silky, like proper Merlot should be. With big warm hugs of red fruit, a lovely lifted flavour and a smooth, rich finish.

Stephen’s Merlot is absolutely soaked in warm Californian sunshine, it tastes awesome and is great value to boot!

Bursting with ripe and juicy blackberries, dark cherry and jammy plums followed by a dash of vanilla spice, it's the perfect tummy warmer.

Don’t be afraid to crack this wine open on any occasion. With food or without, it's the ultimate everyday drinker. 

Stephen’s Merlot is absolutely soaked in warm Californian sunshine, it tastes awesome and is great value to boot!

Bursting with ripe and juicy blackberries, dark cherry and jammy plums followed by a dash of vanilla spice, it's the perfect tummy warmer.

Don’t be afraid to crack this wine open on any occasion. With food or without, it's the ultimate everyday drinker. 

This fruity French red is the sort of go-to nectar you'll find yourself cracking open again and again. It's rich and brimming with flavour - to make the most of this unctuous bottle you'll want to decant it before drinking so as to filter out any of the natural sedament that can be expected in big juicy wines like these. 

It’s a mouthwateringly juicy Merlot oozing with enticing aromas of fresh red fruit. In the mouth it’s super-plush, with those lovely red fruit characters lingering on the tongue, and with fine tannins. Totally gluggable - enjoy it on its own or treat yourself to a classic French charcuterie loaded with delicious cured meats and cheeses. Yum!

And a cool fact about this wine - it’s made without sulphites. No-sulphite wines are a more natural style of wine but they require incredible care and attention to detail from the winemaker to get right. Thankfully, Edouard has those skills in spades, which is how he was able to create this classy Bordeaux gem.

Sylvie’s sumptuous Château Le Lau Merlot comes from Graves de Vayres, one of the oldest appellations in Bordeaux. Prized for their incredible body and finesse, the best wines of this region have been highly sought-after for centuries. When you get a taste of Sylvie’s kit you’ll understand why.

The secret ingredient is Graves de Vayres’ super-gravelly soils, which are absolute heaven for pure, expressive Merlot wines like this one. And as a committed organic winemaker, Sylvie is all about celebrating those natural fruit flavours.

This has all the hallmarks of a top-notch, classic red, with deep, ripe, concentrated red fruit flavours that gush from nose to palate, and a full-bodied and fresh mouthfeel. It’s a wine that’ll bring you joy all year round - the perfect match for warming winter roasts and summer bbqs alike.