Mudbrick Shepherd's Point Merlot 2025 is a Merlot from Waiheke Island. It shows cherry, cassis and cedar, with a good balance of concentration and acidity. It suits anyone who likes a fruit-driven red with some cedar character, and it works well with roast dishes.
Cherry, cassis and cedar come out of the glass before you have finished swirling it. It is a Merlot that smells generous and savoury at the same time.
On the palate the wine has real concentration, held in check by acidity so it stays fresh rather than heavy. It is a good red for a weekend roast, or for anyone looking for a way into Waiheke Merlot.
The name comes from Shepherds Point, the Waiheke Island site Mudbrick bought in 1998. It sits on gently rolling terrain in a valley, sheltered by Stony Ridge.
What it tastes like
This wine has aromas of cherry, cassis and cedar. The palate balances concentrated fruit with acidity, so the wine feels focused rather than heavy.
Style at a glance
- Body: Medium to full
- Sweetness: Dry
- Acidity: Fresh, in balance with the fruit
- Style: Fruit-driven Waiheke Merlot
Food to enjoy this with
- Roast lamb with rosemary
- Slow-cooked beef cheeks
- Mushroom risotto
- Duck breast with cherry sauce, which picks up the cherry fruit
- Grilled sausages with caramelised onion
- Aged cheddar
Who makes it
Robyn and Nick Jones established Mudbrick in 1992 and added the Shepherds Point site in 1998. Mudbrick's vines grow across four Waiheke Island sites: Mudbrick, Hawke's Crest at the western end, Shepherds Point, and Sea View Road, where Mudbrick's winery is based in Onetangi.
Hand harvesting is the norm for all of Mudbrick's fruit. In the vineyard each vine is pruned according to how it performs, shoots are tucked by hand, and leaves are removed by hand around the fruit.
Technical details
| Winery: |
Mudbrick |
| Wine: |
Shepherd's Point Merlot |
| Vintage: |
2025 |
| Variety: |
Merlot |
| Region: |
Waiheke Island |
| Country: |
New Zealand |
Where to buy
For international delivery to the USA, Australia, UK, Hong Kong, Singapore, Japan, China and South Korea, the Mudbrick Shepherd's Point Merlot 2025 is available from our winenz.com website. For delivery within New Zealand, buy it from thewineryonline.co.nz. You can also buy it at our Queenstown and Arrowtown wine stores, alongside a large range of New Zealand and international wine. On both websites and in both stores you can build a mixed case from a large range of wines, and if you are visiting from overseas, we can ship it home for you.
Questions we are often asked
What does Mudbrick Shepherd's Point Merlot 2025 taste like?
Mudbrick Shepherd's Point Merlot 2025 shows cherry, cassis and cedar. The palate is concentrated but kept fresh by acidity.
Where is Mudbrick Shepherd's Point Merlot 2025 from?
It is a Waiheke Island Merlot, named after Mudbrick's Shepherds Point site.
What food goes with Mudbrick Shepherd's Point Merlot 2025?
Roast lamb, slow-cooked beef and duck with a cherry sauce all suit it well.
Where can I buy Mudbrick Shepherd's Point Merlot 2025?
The Winery ships Mudbrick Shepherd's Point Merlot 2025 internationally from winenz.com to the USA, Australia, UK, Hong Kong, Singapore, Japan, China and South Korea, and delivers within New Zealand from thewineryonline.co.nz. You can also buy it in our Queenstown and Arrowtown wine stores.
