# McGuigan Black Label Merlot, 75cl, 12.5–13.5% ABV

McGuigan Black Label Merlot is a medium-bodied Australian red described as soft and velvety, with raspberry, cherry and plum fruit alongside oak, vanilla and spice notes. Its listed alcohol content may vary by batch.

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- Market: UK
- Language: en-GB
- Currency: GBP
- Brand: McGuigan
- Category: Grocery & Household > Drinks > Wine
- Price: 5.00 GBP
- Previous price: 7.50 GBP
- Discount: 33%
- Price checked: 2026-11-12T18:05:02.304Z
- Rating: 4.6 / 5
- Reviews: 566

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## At a glance

- Described as medium-bodied, with raspberry, cherry and plum flavours.
- Manufacturer notes describe soft texture with caramel, vanilla, spice and oak characters.
- Suggested food matches include red meat, pork and chicken.

## Pros

- The stated fruit and soft-texture profile gives buyers a clear style to expect.
- Suggested pairings cover several familiar meat dishes as well as a lentil and white bean stew.

## Specifications

### Product details
- Wine: Merlot
- Bottle size: 75cl
- Alcohol content: 12.5–13.5% \(ABV may vary\)
- Listed region: South Eastern Australia
- Serving suggestion: Best served at room temperature.
- Contains: Eggs, Milk, Sulphur Dioxide/Sulphites

## Before you buy

- The title gives an ABV range of 12.5–13.5%, while manufacturer tasting notes state 12.5%. The listing also says alcohol content may vary by batch, so check the bottle label for the supplied vintage or batch.

## A good fit for

- Buyers looking for a soft, medium-bodied Merlot with red-fruit and oak notes.
- Serving with red meat, pork, chicken or a lentil and white bean stew.

## Customer feedback

Customer feedback highlights enjoyable, full-flavoured taste, smoothness and easy drinking, with some describing it as good value. Those impressions fit buyers seeking a soft, fruit-led Merlot, though feedback is subjective and does not confirm the batch-specific ABV or exact flavour profile.
- Positive themes: Customers describe the wine as delicious and full-flavoured.
- Positive themes: Customer feedback mentions a velvety feel and easy-drinking character.
- Positive themes: Some customers consider it good value.

## Frequently asked questions

### What flavours are described for this Merlot?
The listing describes raspberry, cherry and plum, with subtle oak, vanilla and spice notes.
### What food is it suggested to accompany?
Suggested pairings include red meat, pork and chicken. The description also mentions roast ribeye of beef and a lentil and white bean stew.
### What is the stated alcohol content?
The title lists 12.5–13.5% ABV and says it may vary. A separate manufacturer note states 12.5%, so check the bottle label for the batch supplied.
### How does the listing recommend serving it?
The directions say to serve at room temperature.

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## Images

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