Bernardus Winery

Marinus Carmel Valley Red Bordeaux Blend

9.15 ratings

-no pro ratings

Carmel Valley, Central Coast, California, USA

Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot, Cabernet Franc, Malbec

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

Top Notes For

10

Simply the best wine I’ve ever had. Perfect blend of taste and bitterness.

Simply the best wine I’ve ever had. Perfect blend of taste and bitterness.

Sep 21st, 2024

9.0

2015 one of my favorite reds and a noticeable improvement from the 2013 vintage

2015 one of my favorite reds and a noticeable improvement from the 2013 vintage

Oct 15th, 2023

8.8

The 2013 was not as good as the 2015 but a quality wine nonetheless

The 2013 was not as good as the 2015 but a quality wine nonetheless

Oct 15th, 2023

7.5

Bit overrated. Not worth the price.

Bit overrated. Not worth the price.

Dec 11th, 2016

9.0

Well structured for a pinot. Held up nicely to grilled salmon with Asian sweet chili glaze.

Well structured for a pinot. Held up nicely to grilled salmon with Asian sweet chili glaze.

Oct 15th, 2016

Rachel Hawthorne

10

Excellent, very smooth

Excellent, very smooth

Nov 9th, 2012

Jeff had this 11 years ago

Jeff had this 11 years ago

Feb 1st, 2014