Norman

8.9

I have a lot of these and most have been ok but this one was further along in its development. Knew I needed to drink these. Faster is the word of the day. — 5 months ago

Charlie Tapp

9.3

Dark fruit, iodine, red candy and espresso. — 9 months ago

Brian Montgomery

9.5

Best Merlot ever had — 9 months ago

with Jessica

Henry Fuseler

9.0

8/2025. Full flavor and nice on the palate. Good color and finish. — a year ago

Paul J

9.0

Very reserved wine compared to my previous two bottles. Might need a decent decant or more age. Very young wine. Light gold color. Minerality dominates the nose and palate. Medium minus depth and finish. — a year ago

with Brooke

Ron Siegel

9.3

Ripe older Cali showing black fruits, plum, cassis, earth, spice & tobacco — a year ago

Shay A

9.2

My experience with South African red wines is limited, but I’ve enjoyed some Meerlust reds and a few other random bottles. I have to say, while this wasn’t a revelation, it is the best South African wine I’ve had to date.

This was a bottle opened blind for a few people. Oddly enough, there were similarities to this and a 2013 Almaviva…a burnt rubber/tire note on the nose alongside a vegetal/herbal pronounced note on the nose. Tangy/sour black cherries, red currant and red licorice too. Mostly red and black underripe fruit dominant. Even a bit of tar. This drinks like a chinon mixed with a lean vintage Bordeaux…the spice and vegetal flair is there next to the lightweight mid palate from a cooler Bordeaux vintage. A blend of five “noble varietals” in honor of Bordeaux, this was a unique wine that had people guessing from all over the world. After 1-2hrs of air from
bottle, it was balanced/integrated and ready to roll. I’d enjoy these sooner rather than later. — 5 years ago

Paul J

9.6

1hr+ decant. Dark red color with some garnet. Very similar to the Continuum from the prior night. Great fruit integrated with sweetness and cedar. Juicy wine, with nice depth and medium finish. — 5 months ago

with Brooke

Brian Montgomery

9.6

Favorite Merlot so far — 8 months ago

with Jessica

Dave Moench

9.8

West Bank Golf League Party — 10 months ago

Norman

9.4

Who says Merlot can not age. This is delightful. I would say there is just a hint of browning at the edges but this is a big glass and if I had, had this with mom at the restaurant instead of the Tor - you never would have seen it. It is rich and full on the palate. Finish is long. I think the nose is a bit muted but given its age super nice — a year ago

Norman

9.3

Still performing well. — a year ago

Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

9.3

2021 vintage. Pride Mountain wine dinner @ Mister A’s Restaurant-San Diego. 3.16.23. — 3 years ago

Beatriz Ribeiro

9.1

Perfect after 11 years. Smooth and lite fruit. Taste of vanilla and berries. Great with our gnocchi with ossobuco — 5 months ago

AC Fiedler

9.2

Very nice merlot from 2007. Probably better with a steak or lamb but delightful. — 5 months ago

Anne Holmes

9.6

Dinner @ Trabuco Canyon — 9 months ago

with Thomas

Kristin the Wine Girl

9.4

So full bodied and rich, we paired it with crisped caramel chocolate blocks - yum! — a year ago

Paul J

9.2

Really great restaurant list value. Bold with very good balance between fruit and spice. Medium plus depth and finish. Fairly big wine. Thoroughly enjoyed it! — a year ago

with Brooke

Ray Vanderhoff

9.1

Another solid vintage of this South African Bordeaux-Style red. Blend of Cabernet Sauvignon (49%), Merlot (28%), Cabernet Franc (20%) and Petite Verdot (3%). Aromas of black fruit, vanilla and dried rose petals. Flavors of cassis, blackberry, mulberry, black cherry, dried herbs and minerals. Lengthy finish and full bodied. Soft tannins and well structured. Nicely aged and quite elegant. — a year ago

Joe Roth

9.3

Nice Cab Franc! — 6 years ago

with Jeff and Michael