Why make a Merlot? Well fashions come and go, but classic wine styles endure forever. Its a wine we personally enjoy. The Merlot grapes come from Gemtrees vineyard in McLaren Vale, an area which has lovely fruit intensity, and Scott & Cheryl Longbottoms vineyard in Padthaway which is renowned for highlighting the beauty and elegance of the variety. The combination is a delightful, delicious, charming wine to relax with at the end of a busy day. Why "The Scooter"? The name came from the very first day Sarah met Sparky Marquis, he was scootering around the University Campus. Sparky read more...used to race scooters (yes, we mean the one you had as a kid) back in his home town and was known as The Man with the Scooter, as it was very rare in those days. (hide)