Caduceus Cellars

Merkin Vineyards Chupacabra Cabernet Sauvignon Syrah

9.096 ratings
9.07 pro ratings
Cochise County, Arizona, USA
Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah
Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Pasta, Venison, Tomato-Based, Potato, Pork, Chocolate & Caramel, White Rice, Mushrooms, Beef, Lamb, Chili & Hot Spicy
Top Notes For
John Willison

Syrah, Grenache, Mouvedre blend. Dark fruit, meaty, herbal.

Syrah, Grenache, Mouvedre blend. Dark fruit, meaty, herbal.

Jul 4th, 2020
Aaron Means

Nice and approachable. Soft on the palate with roses, plum, and dark cherries.

Nice and approachable. Soft on the palate with roses, plum, and dark cherries.

Oct 10th, 2017
Matt Ryan

Hospitality Director Big Basin Vineyards

Solid pizza wine. Vibrant, juicy and refreshing. Also pairs well with South Park.

Solid pizza wine. Vibrant, juicy and refreshing. Also pairs well with South Park.

4 people found it helpfulFeb 24th, 2014
Gunar Olsen

Got the Maynard wine tonight. Love it.

Got the Maynard wine tonight. Love it.

1 person found it helpfulAug 6th, 2014
Adam DeFiglio

Ruby red, medium bodied, dark cherry, raspberry and some earthy aromas, dried cherry flavors and a very smooth finish with well integrated tannins

Ruby red, medium bodied, dark cherry, raspberry and some earthy aromas, dried cherry flavors and a very smooth finish with well integrated tannins

1 person found it helpfulMay 16th, 2014
Joyce Lin

Stewed plum, prune, smoky on the nose. On the palate is only med to med plus body, more red fruits on the palate, such as red cherry, raspberry, red plum, steel, savory herbs, irony, slightly savory, med to med plus tannin.

Stewed plum, prune, smoky on the nose. On the palate is only med to med plus body, more red fruits on the palate, such as red cherry, raspberry, red plum, steel, savory herbs, irony, slightly savory, med to med plus tannin.

May 20th, 2017
Hubert Tang

44%Cab Sauv, 31% Petite Sirah, 22% Syrah, 3% Malvasia Bianca.Earthy nose, light fruit and smooth finish. Really delicious!

44%Cab Sauv, 31% Petite Sirah, 22% Syrah, 3% Malvasia Bianca.Earthy nose, light fruit and smooth finish. Really delicious!

Mar 14th, 2015
ESF
9.1

Serious juice here: legit AZ wine from the guy from Korn - this is Syrah dominant blend that was like squid ink, deep dark rich density of flavor & impressive extraction - even downright elegant. Huge blackberry / plum / fig compote mingled w/persistent white pepper. Ultra smooth finely grained tannins. The only thing stopping this was the acidity was slightly out of balance. Nevertheless it was very enjoyable!

Serious juice here: legit AZ wine from the guy from Korn - this is Syrah dominant blend that was like squid ink, deep dark rich density of flavor & impressive extraction - even downright elegant. Huge blackberry / plum / fig compote mingled w/persistent white pepper. Ultra smooth finely grained tannins. The only thing stopping this was the acidity was slightly out of balance. Nevertheless it was very enjoyable!

Aug 21st, 2020
Michael Szarowicz

Deliciously soft, rich and fruity with a beautiful ruby red color. Fun!

Deliciously soft, rich and fruity with a beautiful ruby red color. Fun!

Oct 15th, 2019
D Swann

Tastes like what I expect a wine from New Mexico to taste like. Thin, light, no lasting flavors. Meh

Tastes like what I expect a wine from New Mexico to taste like. Thin, light, no lasting flavors. Meh

Aug 11th, 2019