Philip Shaw The Conductor Merlot 2023, from the cool-climate Orange region in New South Wales. This vibrant crimson gem leaps with fleshy red berry fruits, ripe plum, red currant, mushroom earthiness and dried herb complexity that builds enticing savoury depth. On the palate, the Philip Shaw The Conductor Merlot 2023 delivers succulent dark cherries, cassis, cedar spice, roast meat nuances and forest floor layers, all wrapped in medium-bodied richness with juicy fruit core, fine angular tannins and bright persistence.

Fire it up with roast lamb, wood-fired pizza or mushroom risotto to let those plush berries and earthy notes ignite pure feast magic. An Orange Merlot triumph of elegance and generosity, this structured crowd-pleaser overdelivers every time – snag it now for your next barbie that’ll have mates raving.