SMV An Eight Barrel Shiraz Malbec Viognier
Mount Babylon 路 Hemel-en-Aarde Valley, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 12 | 4.62/5 |
| 2010 | 12 | 4.62/5 |
| 2008 | 12 | 4.62/5 |
| 2007 | 12 | 4.62/5 |
| 2006 | 12 | 4.62/5 |
Tasting Notes
Full-bodied. Dark fruit, spice, structured tannins.
Food Pairings
Serving Temperature
16-18掳C
Aging Potential
2-5 years
Pros
- +Interesting find
Why This Score?
This wine's score of 69.9 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
- Mount Babylon
- Region
- Hemel-en-Aarde Valley
- Country
- South Africa
- Grape
- Malbec, Viognier, Syrah/Shiraz
- Type
- Red
- Alcohol
- 14.3%