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Angove Long Row Merlot 2023
Riverland, SA
$11.17per bottle
$134.00 for 12 × 750ml
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Wine & food pairing
What to eat with Merlot
Soft, round and plummy, with gentle tannin. An easy crowd-pleaser that sits between Pinot and Cabernet.
Think: roasts, pies, pasta and mild cheese.
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Yalumba Y Series Merlot 2022
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Serve it at
15 to 17°C.
Glass
A standard red wine glass.
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About Merlot with food
Soft, round and plummy, with gentle tannin. An easy crowd-pleaser that sits between Pinot and Cabernet.
Merlot appears on 3 of our 80 food pairing pages. The wines above are chosen for value from live prices at the Australian retailers we compare, refreshed every 4 hours.
Questions
What food goes with Merlot?
Merlot is at its best with meat pie, bolognese and tomato pasta and roast beef. Roasts, pies, pasta and mild cheese: that’s the rule of thumb.
What temperature should Merlot be served at?
15 to 17°C. A standard red wine glass.
What’s a good-value Merlot right now?
Angove Long Row Merlot 2023 is one of the best-value picks at $11.17 a bottle from Cellars. We compare 64 Merlot wines, from $11.17, and check prices every 4 hours.