Key Facts

Producer
Groote Post
Region
Darling
Country
South Africa
Grape
Syrah/Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot
Type
Red
Alcohol
14.0%
Red

The Old Man's Blend Red

Groote Post · Darling, South Africa

The Old Man's Blend Red by Groote Post is a good red from Darling, South Africa, made from Syrah/Shiraz, rated 3.48/5 by Community Rating. With an aggregate score of 62.5/100, it represents Darling's red winemaking tradition.

62.5

Aggregate Score

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

How This Wine Compares

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Critic Scores

Community Rating (2021)3.48/5

Vintages & Ratings

Vintage-specific ratings coming soon. Current aggregate: 62.5/100 based on 252 ratings across all vintages.

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Tasting Notes

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

Our Review

The Old Man's Blend Red by Groote Post is a good red from Darling, South Africa, made from Syrah/Shiraz, rated 3.48/5 by Community Rating. With an aggregate score of 62.5/100, it represents Darling's red winemaking tradition.

Food Pairings

BeefLambGame MeatPoultry

Serving Temperature

16-18°C

Aging Potential

2-5 years

Pros

  • +Well-rated by the community

Why This Score?

This wine's score of 62.5 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.

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