2020 Marynissen "Platinum Series" Merlot🔥92pts | Exclusive Library Release

Gold, 92pts Wine Align, 92pts Natalie Maclean

From the spectacular 2020 vintage, this Merlot from Marynissen does not disappoint. It is a barrel selection of some of the very best Merlot across Niagara-on-the-Lake, aged 16 months in new and used French barrique.

The result is fantastic.

The nose offers aromas of dark plum, cassis, and blackcurrant, layered with sweet tobacco, cedar, and a hint of black licorice. There’s also a subtle touch of volatile acidity (VA) that lifts the aromatics slightly and adds an extra layer of complexity without becoming distracting.

On the palate, the wine is soft and polished, carrying enough acidity and structure to age beautifully. The oak is well integrated, and the flavours lean heavily toward dark fruit, especially blackcurant and black cherry, with layers of chocolate adding richness ans paices adding lenght and complexity. The finish is long and impressive, maybe my favorite aspect of this wine.

With $15 off a bottle, this becomes a fantastic value for a serious Niagara Merlot. this wine can age for another 10 years easily. (Carl Boucher, March 10, 2026).

92 points, Carl's Wine Club

ON VQA Niagara Peninsula

100% Merlot

Dry Wine | RS: 2.1g/L | 13.5% ABV | Drink from 2026 to 2034

Pairings: beef pot roast, wild meat tenderloin.