Wine

Rubicon 2020, Meerlust

The 2020 Rubicon is a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot, every parcel of each variety was fermented separately before undergoing malolactic fermentation in 300-liter barrels and large foudre.

£38.50

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SKU SAMLRB20 Category

Description

The 2020 Rubicon is a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot, every parcel of each variety was fermented separately before undergoing malolactic fermentation in 300-liter barrels and large foudre. After 8 months in barrel, the components were blended and given another 10 months in barrel for harmonization before bottling. The 2020 sees the more mature Merlot vineyards coming more to the fore with almost equal part Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot in the final blend.

Food pairing: Serve with slow roasted lamb shank and oven roasted sweet potato.

Ageing potential: 10 – 20 years, provided wine is stored in ideal cellar conditions

Alcohol: 14.5% ABV

 

Additional information

Bottle Size

75cl

Grape

Red Blend

Region

Stellenbosch

Producer

Meerlust

Colour

Red

Vegan

Yes

Vegetarian

Yes

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