{"product_id":"meerlust-rubicon-2021","title":"Meerlust Rubicon 2022","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn iconic Stellenbosch Bordeaux blend with cassis, plum, cedar, and graphite. Structured, complex, and one of South Africa’s benchmark reds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA timeless South African icon, the Meerlust Rubicon 2022 is the latest release from one of the Cape’s most historic and revered wine estates. Located just 15 km from False Bay, Meerlust Estate has been in the hands of the Myburgh family since 1756, producing wines of classical structure and age-worthy finesse for over eight generations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCrafted under the skilled guidance of winemaker Wim Truter, the 2022 Rubicon is a masterful Bordeaux-style blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, and Petit Verdot, capturing the essence of Meerlust’s unique terroir in the renowned Stellenbosch region.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis vintage is a standout: elegant, powerful, and supremely refined, with aromas of violets, dark berries, cedar, and spice. The palate is rich and layered, showing polished tannins, vibrant acidity, and a long, mineral-driven finish. Aged for 18 months in French oak, it offers both immediate appeal and excellent cellaring potential.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRubicon is more than a wine - it’s a symbol of South Africa’s commitment to fine wine tradition, innovation, and excellence. The 2022 vintage is already being hailed as one of the finest in the estate’s recent history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA must-have for collectors, Bordeaux lovers, and those seeking the pinnacle of Cape winemaking.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Crushed Grape","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57376306364751,"sku":null,"price":32.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0967\/2550\/0239\/files\/MeerlustRubicon.jpg?v=1777383762","url":"https:\/\/crushedgrape.co.uk\/products\/meerlust-rubicon-2021","provider":"The Crushed Grape","version":"1.0","type":"link"}