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John X Merriman Stellenbosch Cabernet Sauvignon Blend

9.113 ratings
9.01 pro ratings
Stellenbosch, Coastal Region, Western Cape, South Africa
Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot, Malbec, Cabernet Franc
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
Laurent P

Just excellent

Just excellent

1 person found it helpfulJul 19th, 2016
Adam Knoerzer

Very smooth. Good red meat wine, but it's interesting on its own. I don't know, just felt balanced.

Very smooth. Good red meat wine, but it's interesting on its own. I don't know, just felt balanced.

Jun 23rd, 2015
Adam Long

Complex blend, delicious

Complex blend, delicious

Jul 15th, 2023
Philip May

Rich deep flavours. Great with an awesome SA steak

Rich deep flavours. Great with an awesome SA steak

Nov 2nd, 2017
Jordan

Packed full of earthy, savoury notes with a gentle hint of red fruit. Good drinker now, however another 2-3 years laid down would be interesting.

Packed full of earthy, savoury notes with a gentle hint of red fruit. Good drinker now, however another 2-3 years laid down would be interesting.

Jan 14th, 2017
Neha Goyal

2011. Great blend.

2011. Great blend.

Apr 16th, 2015
Lynda R

2010, interesting complex blend,

2010, interesting complex blend,

Feb 21st, 2015
Veken Gueyikian

Veken had this 6 years ago

Veken had this 6 years ago

Dec 18th, 2018
Grant Badura

Grant had this 7 years ago

Grant had this 7 years ago

May 6th, 2017
Neil Joshi

Neil had this 8 years ago

Neil had this 8 years ago

Oct 20th, 2016