Merrily, Merrill-y

(Vintry Rathgar, Redmonds Ranelagh, Corks Terenure, Deveneys Dundrum, Higgins Clonskeagh, SuperValu Raheny, Cheers Comet Santry…

(Vintry Rathgar, Redmonds Ranelagh, Corks Terenure, Deveneys Dundrum, Higgins Clonskeagh, SuperValu Raheny, Cheers Comet Santry, Londis Yellow Walls Rd Malahide, Mill Wine Cellar Maynooth, usually about £14.99).

Closer to what we expect of Aussie Chardonnay - full-flavoured and toasty - but this one's a particularly attractive example. Don't worry about the vintage; even Merrill's white wines are made to last and aged in bottle for a substantial period before release. The Chardonnay currently on sale in Australia is 1991!

Geoff Merrill Cabernet Sauvignon 1991/2 (same outlets and price as Chardonnay), This one has it all. See Bottle of the Week.