Meerlust Rubicon Magnum
Vintage: | 2014 |
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Winery: | Meerlust |
Description: | 94+ points Greg Sherwood MW "An invitingly youthful, opulent nose bursting with blueberry pie, vanilla pod spice, violets, cedar wood and polished mahogany. Very impressive with lifted black currant and raisined cranberry notes, the complexity of this wine is mesmerising. The palate is wonderfully suave, fleshy and elegant, showing superb harmony and balance combined with Cabernet Sauvignon backbone, power and breadth. There are lashings of delicious sweet cassis, black currant pastille, blueberries, and seductive creamy oak vanillins. Such a polished example, finely tuned, and positively oozes with class and pedigree. This impressive 2014 should drink well now and for another 25+ years if well cellared. Bravo Hannes Myburgh and winemaker Chris Williams." 90 pts Wine Spectator 2/28/18 Mature, with polished edges to the mix of coffee, tobacco, steeped black currant and warm fig paste flavors. Light loam and savory hints add range on the finish. Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot. 4 ½ Stars 2018 Platter's South African Wine Guide Cab-based (67%) flagship blend with merlot, cab franc & petit verdot. One of the most classic local expressions of the style. 14 gentler than the cab, with the sleek, darkly bright elegance of the merlot, & its own firm tannic balance & succulent suppleness based on ripe fruit. |
Price: | $ 69.99 |
Price in original currency: | None |
Available from Southern Hemisphere Wine Center
Address: |
5973 Engineer Drive Huntington Beach, CA 92649 United States |
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Telephone (toll-free): | 800-504-9463 |
Telephone (regular): | 714-892-3030 |
Fax: | 714-892-6930 |
First added to 1000 Corks on October 23, 2020.