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2020 Rustenberg John X Merriman
Red Bordeaux Blend
- South Africa
- Coastal Region
- Stellenbosch
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Community Tasting Notes 14
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NickM Likes this wine: 89 points
March 31, 2024 - Good for the price.
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Rickb666 Likes this wine: 92 points
March 22, 2024 - On of the best South African wines I’ve had. Nice texture, good flavor. Very enjoyable!
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Ben Christiansen wrote:
March 20, 2024 - Its a step up.
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Ben Christiansen wrote:
March 5, 2024 - And ahh, unfortunately its got the SA funk to it. On the nose and the palate. Otherwise substantial and powerful wine. Taste lingers on the burnt rubber sensation.
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roelof.ligtmans@gmail.com wrote: 87 points
March 3, 2024 - Nice "supermarket quality". Fruity, sweet, soft, well-made. Not for the serious wine lover, too sleek.
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Wine Definition
- Vintage 2020
- 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 Code 6002251000239
Community Holdings
- Pending Delivery 0 (0%)
- In Cellars 189 (64%)
- Consumed 107 (36%)
Food Pairing
No food pairings available.
Who Likes This Wine
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- VarietyRed Bordeaux Blend
- CountrySouth Africa
- SubRegionStellenbosch
- AppellationStellenbosch
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