Meerlust Rubicon Review | Meerlust Estate Winery

Meerlust Rubicon 2007 | Meerlust Estate Winery

Meerlust Estate Rubicon

Since 1756 and under the stewardship of eight generations of the Myburgh family the Meerlust Estate has been producing world-class wine in Stellenbosch, South Africa – namely the Meerlust Rubicon. It’s predominantly clay soils engender vines that are cooled by evening ocean air in the summertime, allowing for optimal growing conditions and slowly ripening fruit.

The idea to craft ‘Rubicon” on the estate, a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Cabernet Franc, was inspired by Nico Myburgh’s time in Bordeaux. He identified that the terroir of the Eerste River Valley in South Africa was similar to that of Bordeaux’s Gironde River, being composed of clay and granite soils cooled by sea breezes.

He sought to create his own Bordeaux Blend instead of the single-varietal wines that were typical of the region at the time. The result was the Meerlust Estate Rubicon, and today I am excited to taste the Meerlust Rubicon 2007.

Meerlust Rubicon Review

Appearance: Dense dark ruby with slowly evolving legs

Nose: Subtle aromas of damp earth, spice, cedar and black fruit

On the palate: Dense and rich without being overpowering with some residual tannin gripping the finish. The wine is deliciously earthy and rustic in style with expressive notes of forest floor, black tea, vanilla, spice, eucalyptus and black fruit. It is surprisingly balanced considering it’s depth and structure.

Varietal Composition: 74% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Merlot, 11% Cabernet Franc

Origin: Stellenbosch, South Africa

Value Rating: 4.25 / 5      

Price: $15 ($27-30 Retail)

Where I got it: Wine Shopper

Score:   92

Should You Buy? The Meerlust Rubicon 2007 is a refreshing old-world Bordeaux blend produced by a storied South African Estate. At the price paid from Wine Shopper, I seriously wish I had bought more!

Meerlust Rubicon Review

Value Proposition Meerlust Rubicon | Meerlust Estate Winery

From the first taste you can tell that the Meerlust Rubicon is incredibly well-made and it’s old-world style is refreshingly different from what you might drink on a daily basis. It’s interesting origins in Stellenbosch, South Africa further add to Meerlust Rubicon’s appeal. From the vanguard Nico Myburgh who sought to create a Bordeaux style wine to the vines of his families storied estate all lead me to expect a slightly higher price of entry.

I think to be able to purchase a wine like the Meerlust Rubicon under $30 is more than a fair exchange. Luckily, however I picked this bottle up on a flash sale from Wine Shopper for the obscenely inexpensive price of only $15 and you can rest assured that I will be tweeting away should I see another deal like this in the future!

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