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Rubicon Cabernet Sauvignon Blend

9.122 ratings

9.01 pro ratings

Stellenbosch, Coastal Region, Western Cape, South Africa

Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc

Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Pasta, Venison, Tomato-Based, Potato, Pork, Chocolate & Caramel, White Rice, Mushrooms, Beef, Lamb, Chili & Hot Spicy, Salami & Prosciutto, Exotic Spices, Baking Spices, Herbs, Chicken, Pungent Cheese, Turkey, Soft Cheese, Beans & Peas, Hard Cheese, Duck, Blue Cheese

Top Notes For

9.3

Garnet colour, red berries with smooth tannins. Drinking well but will continue to improve.

Garnet colour, red berries with smooth tannins. Drinking well but will continue to improve.

1 person found it helpfulJul 18th, 2015

9.2

Dusty, great Cabernet palate, long aftertaste, lovely wine even for an average vintage

Dusty, great Cabernet palate, long aftertaste, lovely wine even for an average vintage

Mar 5th, 2016

8.5

Nice structure but the oak was not integrated enough for my palate

Nice structure but the oak was not integrated enough for my palate

Dec 9th, 2015

9.1

Best of the three red blends we drank with dinner at Sinngita Pamushana

Best of the three red blends we drank with dinner at Sinngita Pamushana

May 21st, 2015

10

Really good

Really good

Aug 30th, 2014

6.4

Wondering if it was kept too long. Taste was lacking finish. Aroma was nice but didn't match flavor. Will need to find a younger vintage.

Wondering if it was kept too long. Taste was lacking finish. Aroma was nice but didn't match flavor. Will need to find a younger vintage.

Feb 1st, 2014

9.1

Haven't tried average 89 points inconsistent should retail for around 30.

Haven't tried average 89 points inconsistent should retail for around 30.

Aug 16th, 2013

9.0

Nick had this 8 years ago

Nick had this 8 years ago

Aug 26th, 2016

9.2

Sanjay had this 5 years ago

Sanjay had this 5 years ago

May 10th, 2020

9.5

Harley had this 5 years ago

Harley had this 5 years ago

Mar 18th, 2020