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1996 Meerlust Rubicon
Red Bordeaux Blend
- South Africa
- Coastal Region
- Stellenbosch
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Community Tasting Notes 6
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Wineguy76 wrote: 85 points
May 24, 2016 - The 1996 Meerlust Rubicon was undoubtedly superb in its prime. In fact the explosive aromatic bouquet of freshly brewed coffee, burnt caramel, licorice and old leather chair can still attest to the greatness once achieved by the wine. However this medium bodied blend of Cabernet and Merlot is now disappointing on the palate with rather hollow and fading hints of chocolate and licorice, virtually no fruit left and a restrained finish at best. This was a great effort which should have been consumed 5 years ago.
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andrewstevenson.com wrote: 92 points
June 9, 2007 - Meerlust Rubicon Vertical (Caldesi, London): Very much the family nose: pruney, chocolate fruit with some horse sweat, together with some slight high tones and funk - funky, non-brett farmyard. There's some sweet fruit on the palate, but the overall impression is that it's all nicely integrated. The tannins are especially well integrated in comparison to other vintages. It's a bit reminiscent of one of those Rhone/Burgundy boundary wines. Very Good Indeed.
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SimonG wrote:
June 9, 2007 - Meerlust Rubicon Offline (Caldesi, London): Again, funny nose, slghtly hgh-toned. Blows off though. Nicely balanced, cherry fruit, smoth, intergated tannins. Good length. 5-
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Yagil wrote: 87 points
February 26, 2007 - great arome; old flavor
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socidelvino wrote:
March 6, 2005 - Mike Biesheuvel also opened this one while at his house for dinner. It was definitely past its prime. Strong tannins and acidity turning now.
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By Richard Jennings
11/7/2008 (link) 94 points(Meerlust Rubicon) Bricking, rust medium dark red with pale meniscus; beautiful Bordeaux-like shitake mushroom and mature black fruit nose; very tasty, rich, elegant, maturing black fruit, plum palate, like a mix of Right Bank and Margaux; medium-plus finish 94+ pts.
Wine Definition
- Vintage 1996
- Type Red
- Producer Meerlust
- Varietal Red Bordeaux Blend
- Designation Rubicon
- Vineyard n/a
- Country South Africa
- Region Coastal Region
- SubRegion Stellenbosch
- Appellation Stellenbosch
- UPC Codes 091882284169, 6001497402012
Community Holdings
- Pending Delivery 0 (0%)
- In Cellars 60 (70%)
- Consumed 26 (30%)
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- ProducerMeerlust
- VarietyRed Bordeaux Blend
- CountrySouth Africa
- SubRegionStellenbosch
- AppellationStellenbosch
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