Bernardus Winery

Marinus Carmel Valley Red Bordeaux Blend

9.135 ratings

8.72 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

9.4

Scott had this 10 years ago

Scott had this 10 years ago

1 person found it helpfulDec 13th, 2015

8.9

Tim had this 10 years ago

Tim had this 10 years ago

1 person found it helpfulOct 26th, 2015

8.6

Lasting peppery mouth.

Lasting peppery mouth.

Jun 19th, 2016

10

Delicious red with amazing opening notes that open up and vibrantly come alive with every sip

Delicious red with amazing opening notes that open up and vibrantly come alive with every sip

Oct 26th, 2015

9.1

Beautifully light with a pleasant dry fruit flavor.

Beautifully light with a pleasant dry fruit flavor.

May 21st, 2015

9.0

2009 Marinus
Drinking well but seems to be peaking, which was the consensus of our tasting group. Big ripe fruit, plum, soft tannins

2009 Marinus
Drinking well but seems to be peaking, which was the consensus of our tasting group. Big ripe fruit, plum, soft tannins

Apr 8th, 2015

8.4

A little stiff when first opened but got better as it breathed

A little stiff when first opened but got better as it breathed

Nov 4th, 2014

8.8

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Sep 14th, 2014

9.8

Carmel valley @ Bernardus winery

Carmel valley @ Bernardus winery

Jun 3rd, 2014

9.3

Damn.

Damn.

Jun 1st, 2013