What score does Merlot Port receive?

Merlot Port by Steltzner receives an aggregate community score of 67.7/100, compiled from 1 rating source using Bayesian averaging.

What does Merlot Port taste like?

Dried fruit, nuts, layered finish.

How much does Merlot Port cost?

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

What food pairs well with Merlot Port?

Merlot Port pairs well with Beef, Game Meat.

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Merlot Port

Item: Merlot Port
Rating: 67.7
Author: 50 Best Wines

Steltzner · Stags Leap District, United States

67.7

Aggregate Score

Based on community ratings across 5 vintages, normalized using Bayesian averaging.

How This Wine Compares

Better than 15% of winesAverage

AverageGoodOutstandingClassic

Critic Scores

Community Rating (2018)4.8/5

Vintages & Ratings

Year	# Ratings	Community Rating
2018	5	4.8/5
2015	5	4.8/5
2014	5	4.8/5
2013	5	4.8/5
2012	5	4.8/5

Food Pairings

BeefGame Meat

Serving Temperature

12-16°C

Aging Potential

2-5 years

Pros

+Interesting find

Why This Score?

This wine's score of 67.7 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.