De Toren

Z Merlot Blend

9.015 ratings

8.93 pro ratings

Stellenbosch, Coastal Region, Western Cape, South Africa

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

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

Greg Ballington

Co-Founder of Millennial Drinkers Wine Blog

9.1

Deep garnet red. South African funk, like damp leaves, wet clay, sundried tomatoes and red cherries in the finish. Moderate tannins (5.5/10) probably will grow once it airs out. Balanced acidity and semi dry. Broken twigs with red currants and cherries. Needs some time to open up and develop. Medium bodied with a medium plus finish but potential is there. Drink till 2021.

Deep garnet red. South African funk, like damp leaves, wet clay, sundried tomatoes and red cherries in the finish. Moderate tannins (5.5/10) probably will grow once it airs out. Balanced acidity and semi dry. Broken twigs with red currants and cherries. Needs some time to open up and develop. Medium bodied with a medium plus finish but potential is there. Drink till 2021.

Dec 13th, 2016

9.1

Very nice Bordeaux-style blend. Ripe fruit, silky pallet, amazingly long finish for a non-Bordeaux Bordeaux!

Very nice Bordeaux-style blend. Ripe fruit, silky pallet, amazingly long finish for a non-Bordeaux Bordeaux!

Jan 11th, 2016

9.3

Fantastic wine! So well rounded.

Fantastic wine! So well rounded.

Jul 21st, 2014

8.8

Stephen had this 9 years ago

Stephen had this 9 years ago

Sep 18th, 2015

Konstantin Eroshenkov

8.7

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Konstantin had this 10 years ago

Dec 11th, 2014

8.8

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Raun had this 3 years ago

Nov 20th, 2021

9.0

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Carl had this 7 years ago

Feb 22nd, 2018

9.0

Scott had this 7 years ago

Scott had this 7 years ago

May 27th, 2017

8.7

Mike had this 9 years ago

Mike had this 9 years ago

Apr 2nd, 2016

9.0

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Vadim had this 9 years ago

Oct 10th, 2015