GUARDIAN PEAK - MERLOT

Vintage: 2006
Price Range: $20
Producer: Engelbrecht Els Vineyard
Region & Country: Stellenbosch, South Africa
Grape Variety: Merlot
Recommended By: Wine Club

Place & Date Purchased: WineStyles, Evanston, IL - 08/04/2008
Place & Date Tasted: Home - 09/02/2008
Dinner: Home-made mac & cheese with baked chicken

Appearance: Deep red with brown tones
Nose: Soft floral and fruit scent
Taste: Tart, then fruity; slightly acidic
Finish: Warm, slightly dry and acidic
Overall Impression: This Merlot was good with food. I think it would taste better with less spicy food, since I Cajuned up that chicken. It definitely tasted better with the mac & cheese. I think it would be great with cheese in general. I would definitely try it again, but by itself.

Overall Rating: 88/100
Overall Value: *** / 5 Stars