{"product_id":"meerlust-rubicon-2016","title":"Meerlust Rubicon 2016 (750ml)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe very hot and dry 2016 vintage saw Meerlust make a Rubicon with a difference; elegance over power was the approach. Only 49% Cabernet Sauvignon in this blend augmented by higher percentages of Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Malbec. Luckily the late ripening varieties benefitted from slightly lower temperatures and this, coupled with good winemaking skills, resulted in an excellent Rubicon. The general opinion was, because of the softer and more approachable character due to the higher percentages of the earlier ripening grapes, to consume the earlier drinkable '16 while you wait for huge and slightly austere '15 and '17 wines to mature. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"GK Fine \u0026 Rare South African Wines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58753380286767,"sku":null,"price":42.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0783\/0906\/5007\/files\/Meerl_Rub_16_Nov_26_EOS_e34d48ff-f169-4cdd-acfd-a8294af73036.jpg?v=1794330452","url":"https:\/\/capewines.uk\/products\/meerlust-rubicon-2016","provider":"Rare \u0026 Fine Cape Wines","version":"1.0","type":"link"}