A Merlot for Christmas – but not the sort that comes in a bottle!

If you know someone who enjoys a smooth, fruity glass of Merlot, here's a Christmas present guaranteed to raise a smile.

Instead of giving them another bottle of their favourite red wine, give them something much more exciting – their very own Merlot grape vine, beautifully presented in a wooden wine crate!

Merlot is one of the world's most popular red wine grapes, famous for producing smooth, rounded wines with delicious plum, cherry and berry flavours.

And now, thanks to Mr Middleton's exclusive Vino Collection, you can grow this famous grape variety right here in Ireland.

A Christmas Present with Real Character!

Part of The Vino Gift Collection, each Merlot vine comes in its own attractive wooden wine crate, decorated with a traditional vineyard illustration and the Merlot name.

Complete with a wine-themed plant label, the presentation makes this a gift that is just as delightful to give as it is to receive.

It's the perfect present for wine enthusiasts, gardeners and anyone who has ever fancied becoming a winemaker.

A little vineyard in a box – and a Christmas gift that keeps on growing!

This special Vino Collection is exclusive in Ireland to Mr Middleton Garden Shop.

Grow Your Own Irish Merlot!

Merlot can be grown in Ireland in a warm, protected position. It is a vigorous climbing vine that can be trained against a sunny wall or grown under glass.

Who knows? Your first bottle of Irish Merlot could be the beginning of something special!

Why choose Merlot?

· Famous red wine grape producing smooth, fruity wines.

· Presented in an attractive wooden wine crate.

· A wonderfully original Christmas gift.

· Can be grown in Ireland in a sheltered sunny position.

· Ideal for an adventurous gardener or aspiring home winemaker.

· An attractive climbing vine for a greenhouse or sheltered garden.

· Exclusive in Ireland to Mr Middleton Garden Shop.

Supplied: Young Merlot grape vine grown in a P15 (15cm) pot, presented in a decorative wooden wine crate.

Mr Middleton says: "You may not own a château in Bordeaux, but you can certainly start your own little vineyard in Ireland!"