Dutschke

St. Jakobi Vineyard 80 Block Merlot

8.63 ratings

8.31 pro ratings

Barossa Valley, Barossa, South Australia, Australia

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

Peter Scudamore-Smith MW

8.3

A good drink rather than varietal merlot; the terroir determines that; solid, rich, round dry red; 14.8% alc is part of the reason; easy drink; Barossa. Vineyard planted in 1980 when much was mis-introduced as cabernet franc!

Nov 9th, 2014