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
Keith Ward

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
Adam Taylor

Fantastic wine! So well rounded.

Fantastic wine! So well rounded.

Jul 21st, 2014
Stephen Carney

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