Pepper Tree Varietal Merlot 2021 is a plush, easy‑drinking cool‑climate Merlot with plenty of dark fruit and soft structure, ideal as a house red or mid‑week go‑to. This Pepper Tree Merlot 2021 focuses on generosity, spice and a silky finish.

The nose is enticing with dark plum and mixed black and red fruits, lifted by a gentle spicy note. The palate is rich and soft, rounded with sweet berry fruits and savoury spice, well‑balanced by subtle oak and fine, silky tannins that carry through to a smooth, medium‑length finish.

Pepper Tree Varietal Merlot 2021 is spot‑on with burgers, pizza, pasta bolognese, lamb chops or a simple cheese board, offering a versatile, crowd‑pleasing red that’s very easy to pour by the glass.