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Meerlust Rubicon 2017 - SPECIAL OFFER

Meerlust Rubicon 2017 - SPECIAL OFFER

£33.95
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Another blockbuster of a vintage and the 2017 reds have everybody talking again. This Rubicon is an important wine in the context of South African red wine in general and in the history of Meerlust Rubicon specifically. As one of the very few "first growths" of SA wine it needs to stand out and match some of the important wines from previous good vintages from Meerlust and it certainly does. It is a well deserved 5 star Platters Guide winner, a stunning wine and is, simply, pure class.

Back to the traditional Cabernet Sauvignon driven style (68% of the blend) it oozes smooth power and finesse; certainly a wine apart. Time in the cellar should bring big rewards, do consider to buy a few to lay down...

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About the wine

Producer:

Meerlust Estate

Winemaker:

Chris Williams

Grapes:

Cabernet Sauvignon 68%, Merlot 16%, Cabernet Franc 12% and Petit Verdot 4%

Closure:

Cork

Country:

South Africa

Units:

750ml

Type:

Bold red wine

Region:

Stellenbosch

Style:

Bordeaux style blend.

Vintage:

2017

Colour:

Very deep, youthful colour, and intense almost purple hue.

Alcohol:

13.6%

Body:

Full bodied

Oak:

300 L barrels, 60% new French Nevers and 40% second fill casks

Blend:

Cab Sauv 68%, Merlot 16%, Cab Franc 12%, Petit Verdot 4%

Tasting Notes:

The 2017 Rubicon is a classic vintage of this iconic Cape wine. Very deep, youthful colour, and intense almost purple hue. Quintessential Rubicon nose with violets, ripe plum, cedar wood, fennel and intense spiciness. A typical liquorice note also evident on the nose. Still young and intense, promising further maturation potential. The palate is full bodied, structured but packed with fresh dark fruit and rounded, linear tannins promising long beneficial maturation. A stand out vintage of Rubicon displaying all the charm of a perfect vintage from mature vines.

Bouquet:

Quintessential Rubicon nose with violets, ripe plum, cedar wood, fennel and intense spiciness. A typical liquorice note also evident on the nose.

Maturation:

After 8 months in barrel, the components were blended and given another 10 months in barrel for harmonization before bottling

Ageing Potential:

15 – 30 years, provided wine is stored in ideal cellar conditions