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John X Merriman Stellenbosch Cabernet Sauvignon Blend

9.029 ratings
9.13 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
Jake Hajer

Not exciting, but holding well.

Not exciting, but holding well.

Dec 24th, 2023
Ellen Clifford

Cab-quest goes on! And this is so good it made this goth heart grin. Although realized this is 52% Merlot whoops. And after that Cab S plus small shares of Malbec, Cab f and petit Verdot (which I personally wanna see more single varietal iterations of). All things aside DAMN it gets the super specific term “yummy”. Red and black cassis, bits of blackberry, allspice and licorice and chocolate goodness! Silky as sin—deceptively easy to drink quickly so beware/enjoy...I’m enjoying but then I’m home alone. Has a lovely refreshing earthy note that keeps on keeping on...

Cab-quest goes on! And this is so good it made this goth heart grin. Although realized this is 52% Merlot whoops. And after that Cab S plus small shares of Malbec, Cab f and petit Verdot (which I personally wanna see more single varietal iterations of). All things aside DAMN it gets the super specific term “yummy”. Red and black cassis, bits of blackberry, allspice and licorice and chocolate goodness! Silky as sin—deceptively easy to drink quickly so beware/enjoy...I’m enjoying but then I’m home alone. Has a lovely refreshing earthy note that keeps on keeping on...

Sep 9th, 2018
Cait Buzz

Woody! Great!

Woody! Great!

Mar 30th, 2019
Joe Thornton

Very nice Bordeaux type blend from S.A.. velvety is the best expression. Flavorful but not overly spiced nor tannic.

Very nice Bordeaux type blend from S.A.. velvety is the best expression. Flavorful but not overly spiced nor tannic.

Sep 30th, 2017
Mikhail Svirin

17/20

Sep 6th, 2017
Willem Boshoff

Would love to see how this will keep. Very smooth and well balanced blend.

Would love to see how this will keep. Very smooth and well balanced blend.

Sep 3rd, 2017
Samvel Simonyants

23/III/2017
В аромате вишня, чёрная смородина, холодный камень, дым. Довольно полное тело, во вкусе черная смородина, молочный шоколад. Аккуратная кислотность, легкая сладость, алкоголь спрятан. Качественно. 16/20

23/III/2017
В аромате вишня, чёрная смородина, холодный камень, дым. Довольно полное тело, во вкусе черная смородина, молочный шоколад. Аккуратная кислотность, легкая сладость, алкоголь спрятан. Качественно. 16/20

Mar 24th, 2017
Rob Cedrone

Cigar box. Drink near a fire place.

Cigar box. Drink near a fire place.

Nov 14th, 2016
Samantha Rushton

Beautiful sticky elegance 😋

Beautiful sticky elegance 😋

Nov 20th, 2015
Nick Davis

Nick had this 8 years ago

Nick had this 8 years ago

Aug 19th, 2016