Mulderbosch

Faithful Hound Merlot Blend

9.115 ratings

8.82 pro ratings

Stellenbosch, Coastal Region, Western Cape, South Africa

Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot, Malbec

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

Top Notes For

Sipping Fine Wine

8.8

Blend of 33% Cab Sauv, 20% Cab Franc, 19% Merlot, 17% Malbec and 11% Petit Verdot, deep Ruby with aromas of ripe red fruits and earthy herb notes. On the palate flavors of blackberry and fig with baking spices and dried herbs. Savory character, fine chalky tannins, medium finish ending with fruit and pronounced earthy notes.

Blend of 33% Cab Sauv, 20% Cab Franc, 19% Merlot, 17% Malbec and 11% Petit Verdot, deep Ruby with aromas of ripe red fruits and earthy herb notes. On the palate flavors of blackberry and fig with baking spices and dried herbs. Savory character, fine chalky tannins, medium finish ending with fruit and pronounced earthy notes.

Jan 26th, 2022

8.8

You know, what it lacks in a touch of finesse in some ways is totally overshadowed by how purely delicious this wine is. Fruit, a bit of smokiness and earth, and all in a lush, velvety package.

You know, what it lacks in a touch of finesse in some ways is totally overshadowed by how purely delicious this wine is. Fruit, a bit of smokiness and earth, and all in a lush, velvety package.

Dec 17th, 2015

Christopher Benitez

9.0

Just the right amount of oaky-spice for a great red wine. Flavor profile immediately reminds me of a campfire. Goes wonderfully with red meat.

Just the right amount of oaky-spice for a great red wine. Flavor profile immediately reminds me of a campfire. Goes wonderfully with red meat.

Jun 1st, 2018

9.1

Big red. Like the dark cherry and tannins, long finish.

Big red. Like the dark cherry and tannins, long finish.

Oct 28th, 2016

Nikole Souder-Schale

8.3

Interesting Bordeaux blend with appropriate flavors. Again needs more complexity- may come with time. Great story.

Interesting Bordeaux blend with appropriate flavors. Again needs more complexity- may come with time. Great story.

Nov 15th, 2015

9.3

Tara had this 6 years ago

Tara had this 6 years ago

Nov 4th, 2018

9.5

Jess had this 8 years ago

Jess had this 8 years ago

Jun 24th, 2017

9.1

Dave had this 8 years ago

Dave had this 8 years ago

Sep 16th, 2016

10

Ashley had this 9 years ago

Ashley had this 9 years ago

Jan 31st, 2016

Holly Whetstone

8.9

Holly had this 9 years ago

Holly had this 9 years ago

Jan 7th, 2016