Weingut Daniel & Monika Marugg

Merlot Malbec

9.22 ratings
9.31 pro ratings
Fläsch, Bündner Herrschaft, Graubünden, Switzerland
Merlot, Malbec
Tomato-Based, Beef, Potato, Venison, White Rice, Pork, Chili & Hot Spicy, Pungent Cheese, Salami & Prosciutto, Mushrooms, Pasta, Hard Cheese, Lamb, Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Exotic Spices, Baking Spices, Herbs, Chicken, Turkey, Soft Cheese, Beans & Peas, Duck
Top Notes For
Lyle Fass

Founder Fass Selections

9.3

Gorgeous and plump. Haven’t had since barrel. Like a Pomerol. White chocolate, red berry, pepper and a hint of gorgeous swiss florals and herbals. Palate is so plump, juicy and super fresh. Just incisive and clear plummy fed fruit and so much mineral freshness. Clearly leads some air but just a stunningly complex wine.

Gorgeous and plump. Haven’t had since barrel. Like a Pomerol. White chocolate, red berry, pepper and a hint of gorgeous swiss florals and herbals. Palate is so plump, juicy and super fresh. Just incisive and clear plummy fed fruit and so much mineral freshness. Clearly leads some air but just a stunningly complex wine.

Dec 21st, 2025
Steve Rura

A bit vegetal and restrained. Too young. These grapes tend to be very fruity and heavy, so I appreciate the Swiss restraint. But needs a little more time. Open for 1.5 hours.

Much improved on day 2.

Follow up: I’m trying my second bottle of this, and it’s much more open right from the start. Fruit is showing more - black cherry and dark berries, but not jammy or overly sweet. Maybe my first bottle was a little off? Or my palate wasn’t in the mood. Either way, upping my rating.

A bit vegetal and restrained. Too young. These grapes tend to be very fruity and heavy, so I appreciate the Swiss restraint. But needs a little more time. Open for 1.5 hours.

Much improved on day 2.

Follow up: I’m trying my second bottle of this, and it’s much more open right from the start. Fruit is showing more - black cherry and dark berries, but not jammy or overly sweet. Maybe my first bottle was a little off? Or my palate wasn’t in the mood. Either way, upping my rating.

1 person found it helpfulNov 2nd, 2025