Rustenberg John X Merriman 2005
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- Winery:
- Rustenberg Wines
- Varietal:
- Cabernet Sauvignon
- Region:
- South Africa
- Type:
- Red Wine
- Drink Dates:
- Drink Now - 2013
- UPC:
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Cabenet Sauvignon: Originally of French origins, this versatile grape produces exceptional wines around the globe. It's usually medium to full bodied with a fine structure that supports black and red fruit flavors with typical notes of olive, chili and herbs that add complexity.
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My favorite wine.
This wine was a dream come true for my own pallete - thorough tannin integration (still years left on this bottle - felt like amatuer porn night on my tongue), dusty vegetal/mushroomy character, stacked with cherry and berry flavors, and tons of layers (chocolate, anise, match-sticks, and leather).
What put this wine over the top for me was its opaque viscosity, and the tingling feeling it left on my tongue.
Cons: This wine is not for newbies or fruit-bomb afficionados - God bless 'em. However, if you've grown tired of "candy in a glass" and Bret-infested read more...
March 2009
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