Meerlust Estate, Meerlust Rubicon 2000 made by Chris Williams

ALCOHOL
13.4%

ACIDITY
6.1G/L

PH
3.4

RS
2.1G/L

BLEND
70% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Merlot and 10% Cabernet Franc.

BARREL MATURATION
24 months in French oak with another 24 months in the bottle.

DRINKING
Drinking well now but will continue to develop until 2011 .

SOILS
Decomposed granite mixed with clay.

FOOD PAIRING
Serve with Game, Beef, Ostrich, Lamb, rich Pastas and Vegetarian dishes.

Meerlust Rubicon 2000 Tasting note: Deep purple in colour. A powerful bouquet of dark fruits, spice, cigar box and tobacco notes. Firm tannins with a rich and mocha driven palate. The wine is well balanced and has good ageing potential. Audio tasting note >> R345.69 p/b R2074.16 per 6 bottles VAT Incl. Meerlust Rubicon 2000 is not currently available. A few bottles might be available from our Mixed Cases page. The listed price was R345.69 per bottle. Contact us for alternative suggestions.

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