Solid, with a nicely focused beam of red currant and black currant laced with spice and toasted cedar notes. Drink now. 1,000 cases made, 500 cases imported.??–JM??Region: South Africa / Western Cape / Coastal Region / Stellenbosch / Stellenbosch Select to Add

Maturing, with cedar and coffee moving in on the softening plum and fig fruit. A roasted edge lingers on the medium-weight finish. Drink now. 1,000 cases made, 500 cases imported.??–JM??Region: South Africa / Western Cape / Coastal Region / Stellenbosch / Stellenbosch Select to Add

Wine has been made on the Beau Joubert property since the early 19th century, and today, the Joubert family makes consistently good wines that flourish in the mineral-rich soils of the Stellenbosch farm. This Merlot is no exception: rich, integrated flavors of berry and chocolate are both smooth and balanced and the wine is lovely when paired with roasted meat or game.——S.K.(9/1/2007)—— 88