Neethlingshof

Stellenbosch Merlot

8.617 ratings

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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

Michael Hollauf

9.2

Mmmhhh

Mmmhhh

Jan 15th, 2018

9.3

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

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

Sep 3rd, 2016

8.6

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

8.8

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

8.4

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

7.7

Was a gift. Too smoky for me

Was a gift. Too smoky for me

Feb 26th, 2015

Chelsea Helsley

8.3

Tastes of dust and bacon

Tastes of dust and bacon

Apr 15th, 2014

8.8

Sisa had this 4 years ago

Sisa had this 4 years ago

Jun 13th, 2020

9.0

Carolyn had this 5 years ago

Carolyn had this 5 years ago

Nov 14th, 2018

8.3

Rebecca had this 6 years ago

Rebecca had this 6 years ago

May 2nd, 2018