What score does Merlot-Cabernet receive?

Merlot-Cabernet by Pegasus Bay receives an aggregate community score of 72.5/100, compiled from 1 rating source using Bayesian averaging.

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What food pairs well with Merlot-Cabernet?

Merlot-Cabernet pairs well with Beef, Pasta, Veal, Poultry.

Red

Merlot-Cabernet

Item: Merlot-Cabernet
Rating: 72.5
Author: 50 Best Wines

Pegasus Bay · Waipara, New Zealand

Merlot-Cabernet by Pegasus Bay is a good red from Waipara, New Zealand, made from Cabernet Sauvignon, rated 3.99/5 by Community Rating. With an aggregate score of 72.5/100, it represents Waipara's red winemaking tradition.

72.5

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 (2020)3.99/5

Vintages & Ratings

Vintage-specific ratings coming soon. Current aggregate: 72.5/100 based on 166 ratings across all vintages.

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Tasting Notes

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

Our Review

Food Pairings

BeefPastaVealPoultry

Serving Temperature

16-18°C

Aging Potential

2-5 years

Pros

+Well-rated by the community

Why This Score?

This wine's score of 72.5 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.