Neethlingshof Estate

Stellenbosch Merlot

8.513 ratings
-no 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
Deb
9.3

Total wine. Like it a lot. Both of us.

Total wine. Like it a lot. Both of us.

Sep 3rd, 2016
Steve Kaczmarek

Very nice Merlot with good balance. Ample but not overly fruit tones. A bit more complex than most Merlots.

Very nice Merlot with good balance. Ample but not overly fruit tones. A bit more complex than most Merlots.

Jun 26th, 2016
Morgan Hunt

Has a good body. Spicy oak finish. Pairs well with ravioli with oil, salt and pepper

Has a good body. Spicy oak finish. Pairs well with ravioli with oil, salt and pepper

Mar 15th, 2016
Matthew Beninati

Good Merlot. Very spicy on the nose. The 2012 vintage was a smidge too early even for merlot. Felt tannins on back of tongue. I'd wait at least a year or decant for 3 hrs if you crack 2012 in 15.

Good Merlot. Very spicy on the nose. The 2012 vintage was a smidge too early even for merlot. Felt tannins on back of tongue. I'd wait at least a year or decant for 3 hrs if you crack 2012 in 15.

Sep 5th, 2015
Adam Comfort

Stellenbosch merlot with subdued, but present fruit and good minerality. Finishes with a hint of the eucalyptus that is grown all over the Cape. Not your mom's merlot. Good value.

Stellenbosch merlot with subdued, but present fruit and good minerality. Finishes with a hint of the eucalyptus that is grown all over the Cape. Not your mom's merlot. Good value.

Sep 4th, 2015
Cindy Downing

Was a gift. Too smoky for me

Was a gift. Too smoky for me

Feb 26th, 2015
Chelsea Helsley

Tastes of dust and bacon

Tastes of dust and bacon

Apr 15th, 2014
Armand Riaan Slabbert

Armand had this 2 years ago

Armand had this 2 years ago

Mar 9th, 2023
Sisa Njongwe

Sisa had this 4 years ago

Sisa had this 4 years ago

Jun 13th, 2020
Thys Uys

Thys had this 10 years ago

Thys had this 10 years ago

Jan 27th, 2015