What score does Obikwa Merlot 2005 receive?

Obikwa Merlot 2005 by Obikwa receives an aggregate community score of 57.7/100, compiled from 1 rating source using Bayesian averaging.

What does Obikwa Merlot 2005 taste like?

Dark fruit, spice, structured tannins.

How much does Obikwa Merlot 2005 cost?

Pricing for Obikwa Merlot 2005 varies by retailer. Check the buy link above for current availability and pricing.

What food pairs well with Obikwa Merlot 2005?

Obikwa Merlot 2005 pairs well with Grilled meats, Hard cheeses, Pasta.

Key Facts

Producer: Obikwa
Region: Stellenbosch
Country: South Africa
Grape: Merlot
Type: Red

Red

Obikwa Merlot 2005

Item: Obikwa Merlot 2005
Rating: 57.7
Author: 50 Best Wines

Obikwa · Stellenbosch, South Africa

Obikwa Merlot 2005 by Obikwa is a good red that has earned recognition including Well Known. Made primarily from Merlot in Stellenbosch, this Good wine scores 57.7/100 in aggregate.

57.7

Aggregate Score

Based on community ratings across 1 vintage, normalized using Bayesian averaging.

How This Wine Compares

Better than 15% of winesAverage

AverageGoodOutstandingClassic

Critic Scores

Vivino3.3/5

Vintages & Ratings

Vintage-specific ratings coming soon. Current aggregate: 57.7/100 based on 1,729 ratings across all vintages.

N.V.

Our Review

Obikwa Merlot 2005 by Obikwa is a good red that has earned recognition including Well Known. Made primarily from Merlot in Stellenbosch, this Good wine scores 57.7/100 in aggregate.

Food Pairings

Grilled meatsHard cheesesPasta

Serving Temperature

16-18°C

Aging Potential

2-5 years

Pros

+Well-rated by the community

Why This Score?

This wine's score of 57.7 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.