Amy Biehl

Stellenbosch Merlot

8.28 ratings

8.51 pro ratings

Stellenbosch, Coastal Region, Western Cape, South Africa

Merlot

Beef, Venison, Salami & Prosciutto, Chili & Hot Spicy, Potato, Exotic Spices, Lamb, White Rice, Baking Spices, Herbs, Pasta, Chicken, Mushrooms, Pungent Cheese, Turkey, Tomato-Based, Soft Cheese, Pork, Beans & Peas, Hard Cheese, Duck, Onion, Shallot, Garlic

Top Notes For

8.4

Not a bad bottle of Merlot, especially when you consider it was about $5 and I generally don't care for the grape. S Africa definitely gives the feel of an old world style, but with an almost exotic feel (brambly vegetation/fruit always comes to mind). Probably not going to appeal to your basic California Merlot drinker, but that shouldn't stop you.

Not a bad bottle of Merlot, especially when you consider it was about $5 and I generally don't care for the grape. S Africa definitely gives the feel of an old world style, but with an almost exotic feel (brambly vegetation/fruit always comes to mind). Probably not going to appeal to your basic California Merlot drinker, but that shouldn't stop you.

Aug 21st, 2016

Tree Kilpatrick

7.9

Plummy with a bit of rubber (burnt and band) on the nose. Flavor has that classic South African burnt thing too. Not very rich either so kinda boring.

Plummy with a bit of rubber (burnt and band) on the nose. Flavor has that classic South African burnt thing too. Not very rich either so kinda boring.

Jun 3rd, 2016

Harvest production at Hirsch and Cobb Wineries

8.5

John had this 8 years ago

John had this 8 years ago

Dec 27th, 2016

9.0

Jim had this 7 years ago

Jim had this 7 years ago

Jul 17th, 2017

8.1

Fred had this 8 years ago

Fred had this 8 years ago

Feb 19th, 2017

7.0

Dolphin had this 8 years ago

Dolphin had this 8 years ago

Dec 17th, 2016

8.6

A had this 8 years ago

A had this 8 years ago

May 30th, 2016

8.0

Leonard had this 10 years ago

Leonard had this 10 years ago

Oct 22nd, 2014