Cabernet Mataro Merlot – Murray Red
Pre-Order Deadline has passed. Murray Red honors Australia’s mighty Murray River, that plays a crucial role in supporting Riverland vineyards. It provides essential irrigation, moderates the dry climate, and enriches the regions fertile soils.
A bold and expressive blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Mataro and Merlot from the sun kissed vineyards of Riverland, Australia. Murray Red is full-bodied and structured with intense aromas of ripe blackcurrant and plum, seamlessly layered with notes of red cherry and raspberry. On the palate, dark fruit dominates while subtle spice emerges with hints of cracked black pepper and dried herbs, adding depth and complexity to the fruit-forward profile. Firm but well-integrated tannins pair with balanced acidity, leading to a smooth finish that leaves a lingering impression.
Stretching along the sunbaked banks of the Murray River in South Australia, Riverland is one of the country’s largest and most vital wine regions, defined by its warm Mediterranean climate, abundant sunshine, and access to consistent irrigation. These conditions create an ideal environment for reliable ripening and expressive, fruit-forward wines. Robust red varieties like Cabernet Sauvignon, Mataro, and Merlot benefit from the long growing season, ample sunshine and fertile soils.
This wine’s signature food pairing is grilled lamb chops with thyme but it’s also a great match for mushroom risotto, or blue cheese.
With grape skins. Labels included. Available March 2026.
- Alcohol 14%
- Sweetness Dry
- Body Full
- Oak Heavy
- Time to Ready 6-8 weeks
- Yield ~30 x 750ml
- Price $15.00
Brand VineCo Global Passport 2026
Every year, our highly anticipated VineCo™ Global Passport Series takes us on a new adventure to the most prominent, well-respected wine regions – from highly touted up-and-coming regions to age-old vineyards with long histories. Available for a short time by reservation only.
Varietal Cabernet Blends
One of the reasons that Cabernet Sauvignon is one of the most widely planted grapes in the world is that it is a very versatile grape. Its strong characteristics make perfect for blending as it is easily complimented by other grape varieties. If you like Cabernet Sauvignon, you will enjoy this version of this classic grape!
Varietal Merlot
Another classic grape from the Bordeaux region of France, Merlot is now the most widely planted red grape in the world! Merlot wines range from very approachable, young drinking, soft wines to big, dense block-busters. There is a place for Merlot in everyone’s wine rack!
Varietal Mourvèdre/Mataro
Known as Mourvèdre in "old world" growing regions and as Mataro is "new world" regions- Mourvèdre is grown in many regions of the world. It is a favourite in France and is found in classic Rhone blends. Mourvèdre is a prominent grape in popular "GSM" blends (Grenache, Syrah, Mourvèdre) from France and Australia. Mourvèdre wines are known for their good fruit, high tannins, deep colour and big body. Wines featuring with Mourvèdre will pair well with any red meat dishes.
Region Riverland Region, Australia
Southern Australia’s picturesque wine region is located east of the Barossa Valley and extends for over 300km along the Murray River. This long-established region has more Chardonnay plantings than all the Southern wine growing regions combined in Australia. Chardonnay from this region is vibrant with ripe flavours and oak is often used to support the richness of the wines and add further complexity. Riverland’s continental climate, flat terrain and long hours of sunshine mean the vines receive consistent, quality sunlight, greatly reducing their chance of disease and ensuring fully ripe, flavourful fruit. The Riverland region is the largest producer of wine in all of Australia. The scenic region is located east of the Barossa Valley and extends along the Murray River for more than 300km. The hot, dry continental climate with endless sunshine and cool nights makes the region one of the most perfect places for growing grapes. With minimal rainfall in the region the Murray River provides much-needed water to the area’s vineyards to help irrigate the vines to ensure fully ripe and flavourful fruit. It a place that where citrus and stone fruit tress are abundant and where world class grapes are grown alongside the wildlife filled wetland and the mighty Murray River.
Sweetness Dry
Dry wines like Cabernet and Pinot Grigio have no perceptible amount of sweetness to the drinker and will often be detected as having a drying character in the mouth.
Body Full
The big wines that can stand on their own. Often premium wines with higher tannins, alcohol levels and oaking levels as they all factor in a bigger tasting wine.
Oak Heavy
Big reds like Cabernet and ultra premium wines will have higher levels of oak as it adds to the complexity and finish that wine drinkers expect.