Meerlust Rubicon 2022
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Purchase this item and get 314 PointsKShs7,265 incl. of VAT
What sets Rubicon apart is its refusal to follow trends. Cabernet Sauvignon anchors the wine with structure and mineral authority, while Merlot and Cabernet Franc add nuance rather than softness. Petit Verdot contributes quiet depth.
The blend is built for time. Oak is present but never dominant. Fruit is ripe but never sweet. The result is a wine that feels architectural rather than expressive, favouring line, tension and longevity. Rubicon does not chase attention — it earns it.
Tasting Notes
Deep garnet with an opaque core. The nose is reserved at first, then gradually opens to blackcurrant, cassis and dark plum, followed by graphite, cedarwood and dried herbs.
On the palate, the wine is firm and layered. Dense dark fruit, savoury spice and mineral tones move slowly across a structured frame of fine, authoritative tannins. The mid-palate tightens rather than broadens, leading into a long, controlled finish marked by freshness, grip and quiet persistence.
Food Pairing
Rubicon belongs at the table with dishes of substance. It pairs seamlessly with dry-aged beef, slow-roasted lamb, venison, or richly flavoured mushroom dishes. Simple preparations allow the wine’s structure and savoury depth to take the lead. This is a wine for unhurried meals and considered pairings.
Description
Rubicon is not merely Meerlust’s flagships. It is one of South Africa’s reference-point reds. First released in 1980, it established a benchmark for Cabernet-based wines built on restraint, structure and longevity rather than power or sweetness.
The 2022 vintage continues this lineage. It is measured and deliberate, shaped by precision farming and patient élevage. Nothing here is rushed. The wine unfolds on its own terms, rewarding time in the glass and promising long evolution in the cellar.
Wine Facts
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Vintage: 2022
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Region: Stellenbosch
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Grape Varietal: Red Blend
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Style: Dry, full-bodied red
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ABV: ~14%
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Vineyard & Cellar: Estate-grown fruit; traditional fermentation followed by extended maturation in French oak barrels
About The Winery
Established in 1693, Meerlust Estate stands as one of South Africa’s most historic and respected producers. Known for wines of restraint, balance and aging potential, the estate continues to shape its wines with a distinctly Old World sensibility, allowing terroir and time to define the final expression.
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