Boekenhoutskloof

Porcupine Ridge Merlot

8.530 ratings

8.22 pro ratings

Franschhoek Valley, 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

8.0

Must drink same day.

Must drink same day.

Jan 8th, 2016

8.8

Medium garnet in color; cherries, plums, and graphite on the nose; medium acidity; medium tannins; tastes like black cherries, figs, and clay pots with a long peppery finish. Nellie doesn't like it. She says it's too smoky and too acidic. I think it leans a little too far into the minerality and not enough fruit, but it's still pretty good. After more time in the glass, all the fruit disappeared and I'm left with smoke, graphite, and oak. I'm losing my tasting. I think it's past its drinking window.

Medium garnet in color; cherries, plums, and graphite on the nose; medium acidity; medium tannins; tastes like black cherries, figs, and clay pots with a long peppery finish. Nellie doesn't like it. She says it's too smoky and too acidic. I think it leans a little too far into the minerality and not enough fruit, but it's still pretty good. After more time in the glass, all the fruit disappeared and I'm left with smoke, graphite, and oak. I'm losing my tasting. I think it's past its drinking window.

Sep 7th, 2023

7.5

Too sour for me.

Too sour for me.

Jul 16th, 2019

Melissa Müller

9.0

Favourite #3

Favourite #3

Jan 28th, 2018

8.7

Reads richer than a merlot. Still light bodied but a good fruit forward feel

Reads richer than a merlot. Still light bodied but a good fruit forward feel

Jan 17th, 2016

8.5

Needs to breathe a little - pleasant and drinkable!

Needs to breathe a little - pleasant and drinkable!

Dec 2nd, 2015

7.8

A bit bland to be honest

A bit bland to be honest

Aug 28th, 2015

8.3

Very nice.

Very nice.

Jun 25th, 2015

7.4

ABV like on the fortified wine. Should be chilled 15•C and drank young.

ABV like on the fortified wine. Should be chilled 15•C and drank young.

Feb 1st, 2015

6.1

Kak. Don't bother!!

Kak. Don't bother!!

Apr 24th, 2013