Rating 88
Style Red
Variety
Vintage 2017
Appellation
ABV 14%
Price $9.00 Value Pick  Buy This Wine
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Reviewed 2019-01-28

Perfect For

Backyard BBQs, House Wine, Impressing On A Budget

Drink If You Like

Merlot, Pinot Noir , Pinotage

MAN Jan Fiskaal Coastal Region Merlot 2017 Review

This Merlot is like YO! Not because it's heavy, but because it's very different than the run-of-the-mill. It's juicy and savory at the same time with a plush palate and aromas of blueberry and pepper running through, along with some bright plum fruit. Then, things get interesting, as black olive notes waft up in tandem with what I can only describe as cornichon and a plume of smoke. The acidity is high, which further pronounces these characteristics. This wine won’t inspire poetry but will definitely inspire a braai (South African for cookout).

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MAN Jan Fiskaal Coastal Region Merlot 2017
This Merlot is like YO! Not because it's heavy, but because it's very different than the run-of-the-mill. It's juicy and savory at the same time with a plush palate and aromas of blueberry and pepper running through, along with some bright plum fruit. Then, things get interesting, as black olive notes waft up in tandem with what I can only describe as cornichon and a plume of smoke. The acidity is high, which further pronounces these characteristics. This wine won’t inspire poetry but will definitely inspire a braai (South African for cookout).

Reviewed On: 01-28-2019
88
POINTS
MAN Jan Fiskaal Coastal Region Merlot 2017
This Merlot is like YO! Not because it's heavy, but because it's very different than the run-of-the-mill. It's juicy and savory at the same time with a plush palate and aromas of blueberry and pepper running through, along with some bright plum fruit. Then, things get interesting, as black olive notes waft up in tandem with what I can only describe as cornichon and a plume of smoke. The acidity is high, which further pronounces these characteristics. This wine won’t inspire poetry but will definitely inspire a braai (South African for cookout).

Reviewed On: 01-28-2019