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2005 Rustenberg John X Merriman
Red Bordeaux Blend
- South Africa
- Coastal Region
- Stellenbosch
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Community Tasting Notes 72
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Nollerman wrote: 90 points
March 24, 2023 - Soft smooth berries. Still vivant and wonderful to drink but time is up now.
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Bert17 wrote: flawed
August 28, 2021 - Brilliant wine perfect balance. Even after +15years, some tannins and so smooth
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CosmicDude wrote: 89 points
August 14, 2021 - Holding its own, but drink up if you have any left.
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CosmicDude Likes this wine: 90 points
December 31, 2020 - Enjoyed with a rich Tournedos Rossini on New Year's Eve. Great SA bordeaux blend, maybe a little past its ideal date, but it held its own with the rich food. I see there are local stocks from 201x at $29.99. Will stock up on a few.
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Slics wrote:
April 26, 2017 - Nose of dark fruit, smokey oak, med plus tannin still a bit coarse. Rustic South African so good example of traditional style.
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By John Szabo, MS
7/7/2009 (link)(Rustenberg John X Merriman, Wo Simonsberg Stellenbosch red) Subscribe to see review text.
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March/April 2009, IWC Issue #143 (link)(Rustenberg Wines John X Merriman Stellenbosch) Subscribe to see review text.
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11/8/2008 (link)(Rustenberg John X Merriman, Wo Simonsberg Stellenbosch red) Subscribe to see review text.
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By Jancis Robinson, MW
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By Richard Jennings
1/16/2009 (link) 91 points(Rustenberg John X Merriman) Opaque dark red violet color; big Bordeaux-like cassis, ripe plum and herbal nose; tasty, dense, velvety cassis, plum palate with espresso, balanced; medium finish 91+ pts. (54% Merlot, 32% Cabernet Sauvignon, 6% Petit Verdot, 4% Cabernet Franc, 3% Malbec, 1% Shiraz)
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By Richard Jennings
11/7/2008 (link) 94 points(Rustenberg John X Merriman) Black red violet color; oak and earth nose; dense charcoal, graphite, tart black fruit and mineral palate, very young; medium-plus finish
Wine Definition
- Vintage 2005
- 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 6002251960076, 669180000035
Community Holdings
- Pending Delivery 3 (1%)
- In Cellars 209 (39%)
- Consumed 324 (60%)
Food Pairing
No food pairings available.
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- ProducerRustenberg
- VarietyRed Bordeaux Blend
- CountrySouth Africa
- SubRegionStellenbosch
- AppellationStellenbosch
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