Fish Eye Merlot
Soft Australian Merlot, poured by the magnum since 2006.
The story behind Fish Eye
Fish Eye Merlot comes out of South Eastern Australia, a multi state geographic indication that lets the brand draw grapes from Loxton, Griffith and the surrounding warm inland country. The label arrived in the mid 2000s, part of the critter wine wave that put approachable Australian reds on American tables, and it is owned by The Wine Group. We have poured it here in Commack for a long stretch of those years.
The wine is 100 percent Merlot, fermented in large batches for consistency, then given oak chips or staves rather than time in real barrels. That is where the faint smoke sits behind the plums and black currants. Soft tannins, low acidity, ready the day it lands. Serve it a touch cool, 60 to 65 degrees, and drink it within a year.
Explore the Fish Eye range
One blend, four formats. The Merlot is the same juice whether it leaves in glass or a box, so pick the size that matches your table.
| Expression | Type | Proof / ABV | Tasting notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fish Eye Merlot 1.5L | Merlot, South Eastern Australia | 13.5% ABV | Plum, black currant, soft tannin, faint oak smoke |
| Fish Eye Cabernet Sauvignon 1.5L | Cabernet Sauvignon, South Eastern Australia | 13.5% ABV | Darker fruit, gentle grip, same easy drinking build |
| Fish Eye Chardonnay 1.5L | Chardonnay, South Eastern Australia | 13.5% ABV | Ripe orchard fruit, light oak, soft finish |
| Fish Eye Pinot Grigio 1.5L | Pinot Grigio, South Eastern Australia | 13.5% ABV | Crisp pear and citrus, dry, light bodied |
| Fish Eye Merlot 750 mL | Merlot, South Eastern Australia | 13.5% ABV | Same blend, smaller bottle, weeknight pour |
| Fish Eye Merlot 3.0 L box | Merlot, South Eastern Australia | 13.5% ABV | Bag in box, stays fresh for weeks after opening |
Which Fish Eye is right for you?
Fish Eye Merlot is priced to be opened on a Tuesday. Our 1.5L magnum runs $8.99, which works out to roughly four glasses at a number that undercuts most single bottles on the shelf. The standard 750 mL and the 3.0 L bag in box sit in the same value tier, so the choice is about how fast you drink, not how much you spend. Nothing here pretends to be a cellar wine. It is a soft, fruit forward red you can pour for a crowd, cook with, and not think twice about.
Enough for the Bolognese and the glass beside the stove.
Stays fresh for weeks, pours fast for a grill crowd.
Chill fifteen minutes, soft tannins, no decanting needed.