Wednesday, 16 April, 2025
anonymous
Gauteng 
The 2009 Meerlust Rubicon is a full-bodied, dark, fruity red wine made from a blend of Bordeaux varietals. It's known for its deep purple-ebony colour, aromas of dark bramble fruit, cassis, plum, and cedar, and flavours of blackberry and plum with a hint of chocolate. The wine is still young and has aging potential.
BLEND: 70% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Merlot, 9% Cabernet Franc, 1% Petit Verdot
APPEARANCE: Deep, youthful, and intense purple hue
NOSE: Violets, ripe plum, cedar wood, intense spiciness
OAK: 21 months in 70% new French Nevers oak and 30% 2nd fill Nevers and Alliers barrels
AWARDS: International Wine & Spirit Competition (2024) Bronze; and International Wine & Spirit Competition (2019) Silver
ASKING PRICE: R2300