Merlot is a popular red wine grape variety that is grown in various wine regions of Australia, including the Barossa Valley, Hunter Valley, Margaret River, and Yarra Valley. Australian Merlots are known for their full-bodied, fruit-forward, and earthy flavors, with aromas of black cherry, plum, chocolate, and coffee. Some of the best Australian Merlots are aged in oak barrels, which give these wines a smooth and complex structure. Popular Merlot producers in Australia include Penfolds, Wolf Blass, Yalumba, and Grant Burge.