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2020 Merlot

Staatskellerei Zürich

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Flaschenbild Merlot Staatskellerei Zürich
90
Points
Tasting 2026
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The red wine Merlot, vintage 2020 from the winery Staatskellerei Zürich has been rated in 2026 by Dominik Vombach & Benjamin Herzog with 90 Falstaff points. It is a wine made from the grape variety Merlot from the region Canton Zurich in Switzerland.

Tasting Notes

90
Tasting from 20.02.2026: Dominik Vombach & Benjamin Herzog

Noticeable barrel maturity, aromas of wood, dried plums, sour cherry compote and some coffee. Medium-bodied on the palate, with a juicy acidity, quite strong tannins and a long finish accompanied by roasted notes.

More about the tasting
Region: Canton Zurich, Switzerland
Winery: Staatskellerei Zürich
Type of Production: conventional
Category: Red Wine
Grape Variety: Merlot
Vintage: 2020
Expansion: 18 months barrique
Alcohol Level: 14.08%
Stopper: Cork
Price: 20 - 50 €
Characteristics: vegan
More about the region

Winery Staatskellerei Zürich

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Staatskellerei Zürich

Klosterplatz
8462 Rheinau
Schweiz
+41 (52) 3192910
[email protected] www.staatskellerei.ch

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Staatskellerei Zürich
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Staatskellerei Zürich
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90
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14%
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Staatskellerei Zürich
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2018 M
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Canton Zurich,  Switzerland
Red Wine
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89
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13%
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2016 Compleo Cuvée Noire
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13,5%
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88
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Canton Zurich,  Switzerland
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13%
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Canton Zurich,  Switzerland
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2016 Akkurat
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