What score does Limited Release Merlot receive?

Limited Release Merlot by First Cape receives an aggregate community score of 58.1/100, compiled from 1 rating source using Bayesian averaging.

How much does Limited Release Merlot cost?

Pricing for Limited Release Merlot varies by retailer. Check the buy link above for current availability and pricing.

What food pairs well with Limited Release Merlot?

Limited Release Merlot pairs well with Beef, Lamb, Veal.

Key Facts

Producer: First Cape
Region: Breede River Valley
Country: South Africa
Grape: Merlot
Type: Red
Alcohol: 14.0%

Red

Limited Release Merlot

Item: Limited Release Merlot
Rating: 58.1
Author: 50 Best Wines

First Cape · Breede River Valley, South Africa

Limited Release Merlot by First Cape is a good red from Breede River Valley, South Africa, made from Merlot, rated 3.16/5 by Community Rating. With an aggregate score of 58.1/100, it represents Breede River Valley's red winemaking tradition.

58.1

Aggregate Score

Based on community ratings across 5 vintages, normalized using Bayesian averaging.

How This Wine Compares

Better than 15% of winesAverage

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Critic Scores

Community Rating (2020)3.16/5

Vintages & Ratings

Vintage-specific ratings coming soon. Current aggregate: 58.1/100 based on 83 ratings across all vintages.

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Tasting Notes

Full-bodied. Dark fruit, spice, structured tannins.

Our Review

Food Pairings

BeefLambVeal

Serving Temperature

16-18°C

Aging Potential

2-5 years

Pros

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Why This Score?

This wine's score of 58.1 is based on 1 community rating using Bayesian averaging, which prevents wines with very few ratings from ranking artificially high. Each score source is normalized to a common 100-point scale and weighted by the credibility and consistency of the publication. This gives you a single, reliable number that reflects the consensus of the global wine community.