Provenance

Wine Cellar Private Client

Critics Ratings

‘The iconic 2008 John X. Merriman is a blend of 51% Cabernet Sauvignon, 36% Merlot, 7% Petit Verdot plus a little Cabernet Franc and Malbec that was raised in 35% new oak French barrels for 21 months. It has a very ripe bouquet of blackberry, plum and a touch of tobacco that is perhaps a little disjointed and will need time to integrate. The palate is full-bodied with firm, dry, grippy tannins and a lot of tobacco-tinged black fruit. It expresses commendable definition and freshness with a nice touch of austerity that should see it age over 7-10 years with ease.’ - Neal Martin, Wine Advocate, 93/100 (Aug 2011)

‘Dark crimson, a bit less herbaceous than earlier vintages I have tasted. Chewy, very fresh, full of energy and leads you on to the next sip. Clean cut, almost angular but the fruit fills the structure. 2012-2020’ - Julia Harding MW, jancisrobinson.com, 16.5/20 (Oct 2012)