Hans Herzog Estate

Spirit of Marlborough Merlot Cabernet

9.219 ratings

8.81 pro ratings

Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand

Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon

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

Top Notes For

Aylin Ulku

8.6

Rustic and balanced. Held up to smoke brisket. Tasty.

Apr 5th, 2019

Dereje Girma

9.4

Bordeaux style blend in New Zealand

Feb 22nd, 2018

Errol Domingo

6.0

Very complex.

Needs to be decanted.

Oct 22nd, 2017

Chad Henderson

9.2

Honeysuckle on the nose along with plums and hints of vanilla. Taste like cherries and dark chocolate and some oak on the aftertaste. Dry aftertaste. Bottle from 2004 so it is taking some time to open up.

Dec 19th, 2015