Meerlust Rubicon 1999

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Technical Analysis

Winemaker - Giorgio dalla Cia

Main Variety - Cabernet Sauvignon

Alcohol - 13.2 %vol

pH - 3.5

RS - 2.3 g/l

Total Acid - 6.3 g/l

Appellation - Stellenbosch

Characteristics

Type - Red

Style - Dry

Body - Full

Tasting Notes

Deep purple ink colour. A spicy tobacco leaf and cigar box bouquet. Firm tannins, youthful palate. The wine is well-balanced and has good ageing potential.

Ageing Potential

Drink within 15 - 20 years from vintage.

Blend Information

70% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Franc

Food Suggestions

Venison, game, pot roast and noble cheese. Serve at 18 - 20°C.

In The Vineyard

Soil Type: Decomposed granite mixed with clay.

In The Cellar

The different cultivars were fermented separately in steel tanks for 10 days. After malolactic fermentation the wines were blended and matured in Nevers barriques for 24 months. 80% new wood and 20% second fill. After bottling, the wine was further matured for 24 months before release.

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Meerlust Rubicon 2022	Wim Truter	Cabernet Sauvignon
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Meerlust Rubicon 2020	Altus Treurnicht	Cabernet Sauvignon
Meerlust Rubicon 2018	Chris Williams	Cabernet Sauvignon
Meerlust Rubicon Magnum 2017	Chris Williams	Cabernet Sauvignon
Meerlust Rubicon 2016	Chris Williams	Cabernet Sauvignon
Meerlust Rubicon 2015	Chris Williams	Cabernet Sauvignon
Meerlust Rubicon 2014	Chris Williams	Cabernet Sauvignon
Meerlust Rubicon 2013	Chris Williams	Cabernet Sauvignon
Meerlust Rubicon 2012	Chris Williams	Cabernet Sauvignon
Meerlust Rubicon 1.5L Single Bottle	Chris Williams	Cabernet Sauvignon
Meerlust Rubicon 2010	Chris Williams	Cabernet Sauvignon
Meerlust Rubicon 2009	Chris Williams	Cabernet Sauvignon
Meerlust Rubicon 2008	Chris Williams	Cabernet Sauvignon
Meerlust Rubicon 2007	Chris Williams	Cabernet Sauvignon
Meerlust Rubicon 2006 (Magnum)	Chris Williams	Cabernet Sauvignon
Meerlust Rubicon 2005 (Magnum)	Chris Williams	Cabernet Sauvignon
Meerlust Rubicon 2004	Chris Williams	Cabernet Sauvignon
Meerlust Rubicon 2003	Giorgio Dalla Cia	Cabernet Sauvignon
Meerlust Rubicon 2001	Giorgio Dalla Cia	Cabernet Sauvignon
Meerlust Rubicon 2000	Giorgio dalla Cia	Cabernet Sauvignon
Meerlust Rubicon 1999	Giorgio dalla Cia	Cabernet Sauvignon
Meerlust Rubicon 1998	Giorgio Dalla Cia	Cabernet Sauvignon
Meerlust Rubicon 1997	Giorgio Dalla Cia	Cabernet Sauvignon
Meerlust Rubicon 1996	Giorgio Dalla Cia	Cabernet Sauvignon
Meerlust Rubicon 1995	Giorgio Dalla Cia	Cabernet Sauvignon
Meerlust Rubicon Collector's Tin 750ml	Chris Williams	Cabernet Sauvignon
Meerlust Rubicon Magnum Gift Pack	Chris Williams	Cabernet Sauvignon