Winery Bay View - Merlot Special Reserve

Winery Bay ViewMerlot Special Reserve

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(Average of the reviews for all vintages combined and from several consumer review sources)
Tasters generally liked this wine.
The Merlot Special Reserve of Winery Bay View is a red wine from the region of Western Cape.
In the mouth this red wine is a powerful.
This wine generally goes well with beef, veal or lamb.

Taste structure of the Merlot Special Reserve from the Winery Bay View

Light
Bold
Smooth
Tannic
Dry
Sweet
Soft
Acidic

In the mouth the Merlot Special Reserve of Winery Bay View in the region of Western Cape is a powerful.

Details and technical informations about Winery Bay View's Merlot Special Reserve.

Grape varieties
Region/Great wine region
Style of wine
Alcohol
14°
Allergens
Contains sulfites

Discover the grape variety: Merlot

Round and fleshy reds with a velvety texture, showing aromas of ripe plum, black cherry, cocoa and truffle notes with age. Supple tannins, generous alcohol, indulgent finish. Pillar of Libournais (Pomerol with Pétrus, Saint-Émilion with Cheval Blanc and Ausone) and signature of Super Tuscans, Italian Wales and Washington State. A cross of Cabernet Franc × Magdeleine Noire, France's most planted red variety.

Last vintages of this wine

Merlot Special Reserve - 2016
In the top 100 of of Western Cape wines
Average rating: 3.211100
Merlot Special Reserve - 2015
In the top 100 of of Western Cape wines
Average rating: 3.311100
Merlot Special Reserve - 2014
In the top 100 of of Western Cape wines
Average rating: 3.311100
Merlot Special Reserve - 2013
In the top 100 of of Western Cape wines
Average rating: 2.6110.500
Merlot Special Reserve - 2012
In the top 100 of of Western Cape wines
Average rating: 2.7110.500
Merlot Special Reserve - 2011
In the top 100 of of Western Cape wines
Average rating: 2.911100
Merlot Special Reserve - 2010
In the top 100 of of Western Cape wines
Average rating: 311100

The best vintages of Merlot Special Reserve from Winery Bay View are 2007, 2015, 2014, 2016 and 2008.

Informations about the Winery Bay View

The winery offers 20 different wines.
Its wines get an average rating of 3.1.
It is in the top 3 of the best estates in the region
It is located in Western Cape

The Winery Bay View is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 18 wines for sale in the of Western Cape to come and discover on site or to buy online.

Top wine Western Cape
In the top 8000 of of South Africa wines
In the top 8000 of of Western Cape wines
In the top 200000 of red wines
In the top 350000 wines of the world

The wine region of Western Cape

Cradle of South African wine. Signature Chenin Blanc (Steen, 20%) in ample, fresh whites with notes of quince, yellow apple, honey and acacia flower, from crisp dry to sweet. Sharp, iodised Sauvignon Blanc (Walker Bay, Constantia), balanced Chardonnay. Reds: emblematic Pinotage with roasted aromas (coffee, plum, smoke), firm Cabernet Sauvignon, spicy Syrah.

The word of the wine: Fulfilled

Said of a wine at its peak that is balanced and offers all its aromatic potential.

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