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2011 Rustenberg John X Merriman
Red Bordeaux Blend
- South Africa
- Coastal Region
- Stellenbosch
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Community Tasting Notes 42
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NickBurwood Likes this wine: 90 points
August 14, 2021 - Much as per my 2019 note. An excellent quality and very good value fully mature Bordeaux blend from Stellenbosch.
For drinking over the next couple of years.1 person found this helpful Comment -
Vinterest Angus Likes this wine: 93 points
January 5, 2021 - Very good
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ragtop Likes this wine: 92 points
October 4, 2020 - This held up surprisingly well and drank a week later after having been vacuumed and chilled. Very good value.
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ragtop Likes this wine: 88 points
July 7, 2020 - Past it’s prime at this point.
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papabluez wrote: 93 points
May 21, 2020 - Perfect drinking window. Dark color with minimal fading. Dark fruit, green pepper, toast, spice. Should last a couple more years. Very Bordeaux like!
Considering the price point, this is a terrific Bordeaux blend!1 person found this helpful Comment
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Wine Definition
- Vintage 2011
- Type Red
- Producer Rustenberg
- Varietal Red Bordeaux Blend
- Designation John X Merriman
- Vineyard n/a
- Country South Africa
- Region Coastal Region
- SubRegion Stellenbosch
- Appellation Stellenbosch
- UPC Codes 6002251100472, 6002251960076, 669180000035
Community Holdings
- Pending Delivery 0 (0%)
- In Cellars 268 (35%)
- Consumed 508 (65%)
Food Pairing
No food pairings available.
Who Likes This Wine
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- Wine2011 Rustenberg John X Merriman
- ProducerRustenberg
- VarietyRed Bordeaux Blend
- CountrySouth Africa
- SubRegionStellenbosch
- AppellationStellenbosch
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