Rustenberg
John X Merriman Stellenbosch Cabernet Sauvignon Blend
Stellenbosch, Coastal Region, Western Cape, South Africa
From 375 ml bought at the Cellar Door 5 Years ago. Initially not showing a lot of Cabernet characteristics. 51% Cabernet Sauvignon; 35 % Merlot; 7% Cabernet Franc; and 3% Malbec. Some Cabernet mint Characters but not typical of some of the excellent Cabernets from Stellenbosch. One of the 1001 Wines.
From 375 ml bought at the Cellar Door 5 Years ago. Initially not showing a lot of Cabernet characteristics. 51% Cabernet Sauvignon; 35 % Merlot; 7% Cabernet Franc; and 3% Malbec. Some Cabernet mint Characters but not typical of some of the excellent Cabernets from Stellenbosch. One of the 1001 Wines.
Aug 5th, 2018Mid Ruby. A complex blend being 51% Cabernet Sauvignon, 35% Merlot, 7% Petit Verdot, 4% Cabernet Franc and 3% Malbec. Aromas of Cigar leaf and Mint. From an Aussie perspective like Coonawarra. On the palate restrained berry fruit, minerality and low oak influence. A good expression of new world Cabernet blend which opened up with air giving a delightful perfume. Bought this at the winery in 2012 in Stellenbosch. We see very few quality South African wines like this one in Australia, and from reading Wine Spectator, a limited amount in the USA. Do they drink all the good stuff themselves? One of the 1001 wines.
Mid Ruby. A complex blend being 51% Cabernet Sauvignon, 35% Merlot, 7% Petit Verdot, 4% Cabernet Franc and 3% Malbec. Aromas of Cigar leaf and Mint. From an Aussie perspective like Coonawarra. On the palate restrained berry fruit, minerality and low oak influence. A good expression of new world Cabernet blend which opened up with air giving a delightful perfume. Bought this at the winery in 2012 in Stellenbosch. We see very few quality South African wines like this one in Australia, and from reading Wine Spectator, a limited amount in the USA. Do they drink all the good stuff themselves? One of the 1001 wines.
Mar 5th, 2017
Braucht erstmal Luft, dann schön balanciert, hat noch Potential
Braucht erstmal Luft, dann schön balanciert, hat noch Potential
Apr 11th, 2021
