Quilty & Gransden Merlot 2023, Quilty & Gransden, Orange, New South Wales. This elegant cool-climate Merlot from Orange’s elevated vineyards flaunts deep red with purple edges, unleashing enticing aromas of ripe cherries and juicy redcurrants that draw you in instantly. The palate delivers robust richness with vibrant violet perfume, sweet cherry compote and subtle brambly spice, all framed by smooth approachable tannins and refreshing balance for a thrilling, food-loving thrill.​

Generously flavoured yet supremely poised, the Quilty & Gransden Merlot 2023 captures Orange’s masterful terroir through its plush fruit core and savoury elegance – a versatile red gem that’s dangerously moreish now or cellars gracefully for up to 5 years. Pair perfectly with wild boar ragù pappardelle, wood-fired pizza margherita, roast duck or aged pecorino to ignite its seductive, harmonious layers.​