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• Wine Of The Moment Likes this wine: 87 points

  April 26, 2022 - Well, the back of the label said it could cellar for 15 years and sure enough, this South African Merlot is still holding up quite well. Made from 25+ year old vines, this Stellenbosch Merlot has 14% Cabernet Franc which gives it a touch of complexity. Give it a good hour or so to unfold, then breathe in those blackberry and plum notes. The color is intact and still mostly ruby red with some browning. It still has good acidity, an earthy feel, and lingering vanilla to tease you for another sip. Chocolate and leather will also round out the flavor profile followed by some smooth tannins. You will be quite impressed with this one if you have a bottle or two. If the newer wines are akin to this, then you know that you will have a fantastic jewel to enjoy that can cellar for at least 15 years. Cheers!

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• Dar3 wrote: 90 points

  November 22, 2015 - Very smooth. Unique notes with some vegetation, "rain on pavement" according to one taster, and a touch of mesquite. Also had enough fruit. This improved significantly with air

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• nsellen wrote: 88 points

  June 26, 2012 - What was wrong with me? This is a better-than-meh wine. This one shows some age at the rim and a pleasingly smooth entry. Still got the fruit but no armpits this time. Nose has some milk chocolate as well. Tastes of dark fruits and spice with a lovely fine texture. Not much development over the two days but a very pleasing wine.

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• Jawbox wrote: 85 points

  April 25, 2012 - Strong alcohol taste. Cork looked mildly soaked. Signs that it could be aged longer. Flavourful wine. Hints of berry and caramel. Better paired with snacks or meal than on its own. Not worth the price.

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• Wrighty wrote: 90 points

  April 2, 2012 - Lovely berry chocolate nose but light and fresh. Palate has a hint of plushness but the freshness carries it through. Good finish with a building tannic not that puckers a little but in a 'quality' way. Good wine, good value.

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Wine Definition

• Vintage 2007
• Type Red
• Producer Meerlust
• Varietal Merlot
• Designation n/a
• Vineyard n/a
• Country South Africa
• Region Coastal Region
• SubRegion Stellenbosch
• Appellation Stellenbosch
• UPC Code 5614522622593

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• In Cellars 95 (48%)
• Consumed 101 (52%)

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