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Rustenberg Stellenbosch John X Merriman(2004)
- Winery:
- Rustenberg
- Varietal:
- Region:
- South Africa > Coastal Region
- Type:
- Red Wine
- User Tags:
- red grape, cellar, complex, cabernet sauvignon, fruit, smokey, mineral, character, structure, fine
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Source:
Wine.com
- Wine Enthusiast rating: 93
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Source:
Wine.com
- 46% Merlot, 36% Cabernet Sauvignon, 9% Cabernet Franc, 9% Petit Verdot A great vintage following the excellent 2003. There is more restraint in this vintage and the wine is very complex all around. Typical Rustenberg aromas of cellar spices, dark cherries & fynbos. The palate is richly layered with fruit tannin and well-balanced. John X. Merriman purchased part of the Rustenberg farm in 1892 (it was subsequently bought by the current owners, the Barlow family, in 1940) and this Cabernet-dominated blend is named after him. As with all Rustenberg wines, this is a fine, structured bottling read more...that's more than New World. Offers smoky fruit, a mineral character, and dry tannins. This has potential to age for at least five years. -Wine Enthusiast (hide)
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Source:
Wine.com
- International Wine Cellar rating: 90
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4 0 - Black Mamba
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September 2008
- Found this one at Costco for $22/bottle- maybe the best wine value I've ever encountered! More old world than new, it has plenty of fruit but also great herbal nuances that make it a tremendous partner with prepared dishes rather than simple grilled meats or bbq. Just as good to sip after the meal as well, with great complexity and evolution through the bottle. Get as much of this as you can get your hands on; it will cellar well for years.
- International Wine Cellar
- 90/100
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June 2007
