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