{"product_id":"meerlust-rubicon-red-wine-2021-750-ml","title":"Meerlust Rubicon Red Wine 2021 (750 ml)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"pipWineNotes\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"pipSecContent_headline\"\u003eTasting Notes For Meerlust Rubicon Red Wine 2021\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA prestigious red wine from the Meerlust Estate in Stellenbosch, South Africa. Crafted from a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Cabernet Franc, this wine showcases a deep garnet color and reveals complex aromas of blackcurrant, cigar box, and a hint of chocolate. On the palate, it offers a full-bodied and velvety texture, with flavors of dark berries, cedar, and a well-integrated oak influence. The wine's refined tannins and a long, elegant finish demonstrate the exceptional quality of Stellenbosch winemaking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pipProfessionalReviews_authorName\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pipProfessionalReviews_review\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pipProfessionalReviews_review\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"pipSecContent_headline\"\u003eCritic Ratings\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pipProfessionalReviews_authorName\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pipProfessionalReviews_authorName\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRobert Parker's Wine Advocate Review\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e- Rated 93:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pipProfessionalReviews_review\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pipSecContent_copy\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pipProfessionalReviews_list\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pipProfessionalReviews_review\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pipSecContent_copy\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is a wine with a long and beloved following that was first made in 1980. The Meerlust 2021 Stellenbosch Rubicon is a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot. Dark fruit layers are interwoven with grilled herb and earthy tones, supported by firm tannins and a notably lean mouthfeel. The estate’s gravelly, granite-derived soils naturally emphasize freshness and tension, giving Rubicon its classical frame, even in riper vintages.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWine Spectator Review\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e- Rated 91:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChock-full of blackberry and cassis, this red features tobacco and black tea aromas, along with an elegant, earthy character reminiscent of kiln-dried clay. Generous on the palate and supported by fine tannins, this moves through the long finish, decorated with iron. Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot. 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