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Stellenbosch Merlot

8.988 ratings

8.65 pro ratings

Stellenbosch, 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

Sommelier/Wine Director Luce Restaurant

8.6

Better the expected, lots of tobacco and dried herbs. Nice acid. Not too fruity.

Better the expected, lots of tobacco and dried herbs. Nice acid. Not too fruity.

1 person found it helpfulSep 30th, 2014

Heinrich Liebenberg

9.3

Always a winner
Goes well with....everything

Always a winner
Goes well with....everything

1 person found it helpfulJun 20th, 2014

8.6

Dark brambly nose with plum, licorice, and spicy cocoa and crisp acidity. Nice minerally finish with smooth tannins.

Dark brambly nose with plum, licorice, and spicy cocoa and crisp acidity. Nice minerally finish with smooth tannins.

Jul 21st, 2016

Roel van der Burg

Sommelier at Restaurant Entrepot

8.5

A bit too much bottle development for my taste.

A bit too much bottle development for my taste.

Jul 27th, 2015

9.1

Nice wine. Not fruity. Spicy. Percent acidity.

Nice wine. Not fruity. Spicy. Percent acidity.

Jul 4th, 2024

8.6

Okay merlot

Okay merlot

Mar 27th, 2017

8.9

I getting a strong okra note off of this and I love it

I getting a strong okra note off of this and I love it

Dec 30th, 2016

9.1

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#southafrica #southafricanwine #miguelchan

Aug 23rd, 2016

9.2

Surprisingly impressive Merlot that's in its prime.

Surprisingly impressive Merlot that's in its prime.

Aug 12th, 2016

Gabriela Feffer

8.5

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