Reviews & Ratings

2020 Bellingham South African (Red Blend) "Bernard Series The Maverick S.M.V."

Winery: Bellingham

Vintage: 2020

Wine Name/Vineyard: "Bernard Series The Maverick S.M.V."

Wine Category: South African (Red Blend)

Grape blend: 73% Shiraz, 25% Mourvedre & 2% Viognier

Bottle size: 750 ml

Region: Paarl

State or country: South Africa

Price: $30

Cases produced: unknown

KWG Score: 89.6 (based on 3 reviews)

Ken's Wine Rating: Very Good+ (90)

Review date: December 29, 2024

Wine Review: This very dark ruby colored Shiraz based wine from South Africa opens with a blackberry and smoked meat bouquet with hints of black olive and espresso. On the palate, this wine is full bodied with integrated medium plus acidity. The mouthfeel is balanced, round, fresh, and very fruit forward. This fruit flavors are extracted blackberry and ripe black cherry with notes of clove spice drops and red licorice. I also detected some hints of cinnamon tea, black plum, and a dash of black pepper. The finish is dry, and its flavors, acidity, and moderate tannins linger and last for quite some time. This Shiraz blend has benefited from some bottle age. I would pair it with lamb kabobs. Enjoy - Ken

Winemaker Notes: Deep ruby with a bright crimson rim. An entry of alluring black, red berry and cherry aromas layered with dark chocolate, winter spice, rose and violet on the nose carried through to an intricate intensely fruited palate that is both powerful and graceful. A long, full finish of good length and complexity. This is a brilliant food wine that will match a variety of dishes including rosemary roasted lamb, steaks, spicy sausages and tomato-based vegetable ragout.

Buy it: Use 1000 Corks to find stores that sell Bellingham 2020 Bernard Series The Maverick S.M.V..