Wines For Christmas Grape|Merlot | Wayward Wines
Wines For Christmas

Grape – Merlot

Here you'll find a vinous grotto full of natural wines that we've chosen to highlight for the the festive season. Everything you'll need to get through December. Various styles of celebratory bubbles, for Christmas morning through to late night parties; robust red wines that one turns to when a chill is in the air and the fire is lit; textured, complex whites that will sit on the dinner table and more than do justice to the roasted bird; pocket-friendly options for larger gatherings or those looking to fill the racks; wines by the litre or magnum, because 'tis the time of year for big bottles; youthful wines bursting with vim or those with a few years under their belts awaiting that special occasion to pop the cork. Our seasonal edit is sure to bring you some Christmas cheer.

Either shop the whole collection, or use the filter to the left to narrow things down and get to exactly what you're looking for. Order for yourself or we can deliver directly to a lucky loved one as a gift.

Antonio Gismondi
Crucella 2023

A balance of old-school rusticity with a dose of juicy, supple cherry fruit and gently lifted aromas of rose. It's a wine with no shortage of charm and is a world away from the more heavily tannic reds associated with this part of Italy. Find out more.

  • Region Cerreto Sannita, Campania, Italy
  • Grapes Sangiovese, Merlot & Camaiola
  • Vineyard Biodynamic
  • Cellar Fermented with native yeasts, unfiltered & unfined, no additional sulphites
£27.50

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La Calmette
Serpent a Plumes 2023

A joyful and immediately satisfying Malbec/Merlot blend. Juicy, Immediate and enticing, bursting with ripe red fruits and spice. Find out more.

  • Region Cahors, France
  • Grapes Malbec & Merlot
  • Vineyard Organic
  • Cellar Fermented with native yeasts, unfiltered & unfined, minimal additional sulphites
£27.50

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Domaine Albert de Conti
La Vigne D'Albert 2024

Often our go-to pick for an every-day, fuller bodied red., think red and black cherries, blackberries, ripe plums and a touch of herbaceous spice. Find out more.

  • Region Bergerac, South West France
  • Grapes Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Périgord & Abouriou
  • Vineyard Organic
  • Cellar Fermented with native yeasts, minimal filtration, unfined, no added sulphites
£19

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Mataburro
Idoine 2024

Juicy and ripe with pretty aromatics soaring over concentrated, ripe black cherries and fresh fruit. ‘It’s our Gamay’ according to Laurent. One to try chilled. Find out more.

  • Region Perpignan, Roussillon, France
  • Grapes Merlot
  • Vineyard Organic
  • Cellar Fermented with native yeasts, unfiltered & unfined, no additional sulphites
£29.75

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La Vrille et le Papillon
Chapeau Melon 2024

Nourishing, everyday Merlot made from a blend of macerated and directly-pressed juices, creating something inviting and very easy to drink. A vibrant poppy-red in the glass, fruits are herbal, plummy, soft and compote-like. Find out more.

  • Region Valvignères, Ardèche, France
  • Grapes Merlot
  • Vineyard Organic
  • Cellar Fermented with native yeasts, unfiltered & unfined, no additional sulphites
£21.50

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La Vrille et le Papillon
1921 NV

With a gentle flash of tawny to the edge of the rim, here we have a fine balance of development and freshness. Deep, concentrated red and black fruits meld with rustic tannin, cracked pepper spice and those trademark herbal notes: fennel, burdock root and coltsfoot rock can be picked out amongst the leather, rolling tobacco and richer barrel notes. Find out more.

  • Region Valvignères, Ardèche, France
  • Grapes Syrah & Merlot
  • Vineyard Organic
  • Cellar Fermented with native yeasts, unfiltered & unfined, no additional sulphites
£30

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Antonio Gismondi
Crucella 2023 MAGNUM

Magnum bottling. A balance of old-school rusticity with a dose of juicy, supple cherry fruit and gently lifted aromas of rose. It's a wine with no shortage of charm and is a world away from the more heavily tannic reds associated with this part of Italy. Find out more.

  • Region Cerreto Sannita, Campania, Italy
  • Grapes Sangiovese, Merlot & Camaiola
  • Vineyard Biodynamic
  • Cellar Fermented with native yeasts, unfiltered & unfined, no additional sulphites
£58

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Vinyes Singulars
1000r 2024

Treated in the same way as the brisat whites, grapes were de-stemmed, macerated for just 4 days in a gentle infusion and then aged in steel, keeping things light-footed and fresh. Black cherries, wild herbs and peppery spice with a soft, supple mouthfeel. Find out more.

  • Region Alt Penedès, Catalonia, Spain
  • Grapes Monastrell & Merlot
  • Vineyard Organic
  • Cellar Fermented with native yeasts, unfiltered & unfined, no additional sulphites
£28.50

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