The Cross Collection Merlot-Cabernet Sauvignon
Dieu Donné · Franschhoek, South Africa
Aggregate Score
Based on community ratings across 5 vintages, normalized using Bayesian averaging.
How This Wine Compares
Critic Scores
Vintages & Ratings
| Year | # Ratings | Community Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 36 | 4.08/5 |
| 2020 | 36 | 4.08/5 |
| 2019 | 36 | 4.08/5 |
| 2018 | 36 | 4.08/5 |
| 2017 | 36 | 4.08/5 |
Tasting Notes
Full-bodied. Dark fruit, spice, structured tannins.
Food Pairings
Serving Temperature
16-18°C
Aging Potential
2-5 years
Pros
- +Interesting find
Why This Score?
This wine's score of 70 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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Frequently Asked Questions
Key Facts
- Producer
- Dieu Donné
- Region
- Franschhoek
- Country
- South Africa
- Grape
- Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot
- Type
- Red
- Alcohol
- 13.5%
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