This opaque, deep purple wine smells of grass and damp earth. The first sip is quiet bold with nuances of black pepper. It has a meaty quality to it, I almost want to chew it up like a good steak. The savory Pinotage has completely overtaken the Merlot and there is very little fruit to speak of. Even though the blend missed the mark slightly, this is a very drinkable wine. It is definitely on the heavy side, so I would suggest serving it with an equally heavy dish- lasagne perhaps?
I give this wine a 4 out of 5 stars.
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Thursday, July 22, 2010
$5 Herding Cats
2008 Merlot/ Pinotage
South Africa
Stater Bros.
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2008,
Merlot,
Pinotage,
South Africa,
Stater Bros.
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For the pice this wine is great. It has a bold tate and is great with a steak or a spciy pasta dish. Love it.
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