Meerlust Rubicon - 2000 (750ml) Size:750ml Readers should also check out

Readers should also check out the recent Rhone Retrospective article I wrote that covered the Saint Joseph Vignes des Hospices

Perfectly balanced with a crisp finish

Pear syrup

and is carefully crafted using traditional production methods

It often reminds me of Cheval Blanc

Meerlust Rubicon - 2000 (750ml) Size:750ml Readers should also check outA blend of 74% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Merlot and 11% Cabernet Franc aged 80% in new Nevers 300 liter barrels for 22 months, the flagship 2007 Rubicon did not live up to its reputation. It has a well defined, quite opulent mint tinged bouquet with touches of macerated red cherries, red currant and sloes. The palate is medium bodied with a toasty entry and good depth. I would like to see more of the Cabernet Sauvignon character coming through and more