red2024 (representative vintage)$14–$34 est.

Coonawarra Merlot

Coonawarra Estate · Coonawarra · Australia

Coonawarra Merlot is an red wine from Australia, in the Coonawarra region (South Australia's southeast, near the Limestone Coast on the Victoria border.), made principally from Merlot. a house-style Coonawarra merlot that showcases the grape in this region.

In character, this value tier delivers the classic merlot profile — plum, blackberry, cedar, violet — with the structural stamp of Coonawarra and a medium-to-full-bodied presence. This profile reflects published sources, winery information and regional reference material, researched editorially rather than tasted blind.

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Profile at a Glance

Body
Medium-plus
Acidity
Medium
Tannin
Medium
Sweetness
Low
ABV
13.5–14.5%
Finish
A classic Coonawarra expression of merlot.

Aromas & Flavours

plumblackberrycedarviolet
  • · plum
  • · black cherry
  • · chocolate
  • · soft spice

Food Pairing

  • · beef burgers
  • · roast pork
  • · mushroom risotto
  • · duck
  • · soft cheese

Perfect Pairing Guides

Food guides featuring wines made from this grape.

Serving & Cellaring

Temperature
15–17 °C
Decanting
30–60 minutes
Cellaring
3–8 years

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Where to Buy

Indicative retail: $14–$34. Available through specialist wine retailers, importers and online merchants such as Total Wine, Wine.com and Vivino Marketplace. Prices are editorial estimates and vary by market.