Meerlust Estate, Meerlust Rubicon 2001 made by Chris Williams

ALCOHOL
13.5%

ACIDITY
6.1G/L

PH
3.4

RS
2.1G/L

BLEND
70% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Merlot and 15% Cabernet Franc.

BARREL MATURATION
Matured in Nevers barriques for 24 months in 80% new wood and 20% second fill.

DRINKING
Drinking now and will continue to improve over the next 15 to 20 years.

SOILS
Decomposed granite mixed with clay.

FOOD PAIRING
Serve with Ostrich, Beef, Game, Lamb, rich Pastas and Vegetarian dishes. Made to compliment any fine food.

Meerlust Rubicon 2001 Tasting note: Ultra dark with an intense, opaque core. Exuberant cassis fruit on the nose, blackcurrant, black cherry and nettle-bush followed by cigar box. Full bodied with a concentrated fruit core wrapped by lush, sleek tannins and an earthy minerality. This wine was in fact made by Giorgio dalla Cia. R292.60 p/b R1755.58 per 6 bottles VAT Incl. Meerlust Rubicon 2001 is not currently available. A few bottles might be available from our Mixed Cases page. The listed price was R292.60 per bottle. Contact us for alternative suggestions.

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