Boekenhoutskloof

Porcupine Ridge Merlot

8.64 ratings
-no pro ratings
Franschhoek Valley, Coastal Region, Western Cape, South Africa
Merlot
Beef, Venison, Salami & Prosciutto, Chili & Hot Spicy, Potato, Exotic Spices, Lamb, White Rice, Baking Spices, Herbs, Pasta, Chicken, Mushrooms, Pungent Cheese, Turkey, Tomato-Based, Soft Cheese, Pork, Beans & Peas, Hard Cheese, Duck, Onion, Shallot, Garlic
Top Notes For
Jeremiah Diaz

Medium garnet in color; cherries, plums, and graphite on the nose; medium acidity; medium tannins; tastes like black cherries, figs, and clay pots with a long peppery finish. Nellie doesn't like it. She says it's too smoky and too acidic. I think it leans a little too far into the minerality and not enough fruit, but it's still pretty good. After more time in the glass, all the fruit disappeared and I'm left with smoke, graphite, and oak. I'm losing my tasting. I think it's past its drinking window.

Medium garnet in color; cherries, plums, and graphite on the nose; medium acidity; medium tannins; tastes like black cherries, figs, and clay pots with a long peppery finish. Nellie doesn't like it. She says it's too smoky and too acidic. I think it leans a little too far into the minerality and not enough fruit, but it's still pretty good. After more time in the glass, all the fruit disappeared and I'm left with smoke, graphite, and oak. I'm losing my tasting. I think it's past its drinking window.

Sep 7th, 2023
Andrew Stewart

Reads richer than a merlot. Still light bodied but a good fruit forward feel

Reads richer than a merlot. Still light bodied but a good fruit forward feel

Jan 17th, 2016
Roman Remeyev

ABV like on the fortified wine. Should be chilled 15•C and drank young.

ABV like on the fortified wine. Should be chilled 15•C and drank young.

Feb 1st, 2015
Charles Kidd

Charles had this 9 years ago

Charles had this 9 years ago

Nov 6th, 2015