Merlot red wine Collina 48 by Macari Estate is produced in New York's Long Island. This delightful and award winning Merlot red wine has an enticing nose filled with spice, black olives and a touch of bittersweet chocolate. Collina 48 Merlot's aroma leads to a palate rich with the flavors of sweet plums, dark cherries and a very round velvety mouthfeel. This red wine exhibits a satisfying rich, lingering finish. From the New York Times to red wine competitions in London, Macari Collina 48 has walked away with top reviews and awards. At our cheap price, it's one of the best Merlot bargains available.

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Macari Vineyards, located on the North Fork of Eastern Long Island in Mattituck, New York is owned and operated by the Macari Family. What were once potato fields and farmland has become a vineyard of 180 acres of vines with additional fields of compost, farmland, and a home to cows, goats, Sicilian donkeys and ducks. Macari is on the cutting edge of viticulture and is dedicated to a more natural approach to winemaking. Joseph Macari, Jr. is recognized as a pioneer in the movement towards organic and sustainable farming on Long Island, employing principles of biodynamic farming since the vineyard’s first plantings. Extensive soil preparation, rich composts, careful cover cropping and a consideration to wildlife and terrain makes Macari's 180 planted acres stand out from the rest. Taking into account the health of the environment as a whole, and moving away from the harmful effects of pesticides to a more natural and meticulous caretaking of the soil and plants, ultimately yields premium wines.

RATINGS: Wine of the Week - News Day
"Count Macari Vineyard's nonvintage Collina 48 Merlot, among the East End's all-purpose, low-cost wines. It's plummy and to the point, with a spice note. Pizza alert. Burgers, too. Any propane left? About $10."

Recommended - New York Times
"At $9.99, the nonvintage Collina 48 merlot is a solid, honest everyday red, a couple of cuts above French vin ordinaire, that pleasantly accompanies lunch fare like mustard-drizzled ham and cheese on a buttered baguette."

SILVER Medal - New York Wine & Food Classic

85 Points - Highly Recommended - Beverage Tasting Institute Awards

BRONZE Medal - London International Wine & Spirits Competition
"Once again, Collina 48 Red thrilled us."

Alcohol: 12.5%