Meerlust Estate Rubicon 2007 (Cabernet/Merlot/Cabernet Franc)

Stellenbosch, South Africa

A blend of 74% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Merlot and 11% Cabernet Franc.
Very deep, youthful colour, intense almost purple hue. Very classic Rubicon nose with violets, ripe plum, cedar wood and intense spiceiness. The palate is full bodied, structured but packed with fresh dark fruit and rounded, linear tannins. 

92 points ~ Wine Enthusiast 2012
91+ points ~ The International Wine Review 2012
5 Star ~ Platter’s South African Wine Guide 2012
89 Points ~ Neal Martin, Wine Advocate 2011

REVIEW:
It offers aromas of black and red ruit with notes of lead pencil and roasted meat. Spending 20 months in French oak(70% new), it boasts layered and spicy dark fruit flavors on the palate, cedar, round, slightly dry tannins and a long finish. A wine of power and elegance.