{"product_id":"rustenberg-john-x-merriman-2022","title":"Rustenberg John x Merriman 2024","description":"\u003cp\u003eA polished Stellenbosch Bordeaux blend with cassis, dark plum, cedar, and finely judged structure. Classical, composed, and quietly powerful.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNamed in honour of John Xavier Merriman, the last prime minister of the Cape Colony and former owner of Rustenberg, this wine pays tribute to a legacy of visionary stewardship and fine winemaking. Produced on one of Stellenbosch’s oldest wine estates, Rustenberg has been cultivating vines on its historic slopes since 1682, consistently crafting wines of classic elegance and enduring quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2024 vintage is a refined Bordeaux-style blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot, and Malbec, all grown on the estate’s mountain foothill vineyards. Deeply expressive yet restrained, it offers aromas of cassis, plum, violets, and tobacco, with a palate that is structured, polished, and built to age. Subtle oak influence adds complexity without overshadowing the vibrant fruit and savoury depth.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Crushed Grape","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57376307151183,"sku":null,"price":20.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0967\/2550\/0239\/files\/Rustenberg_John_X_Merriman_NV_843f7952-60ba-4de9-a285-0656ea49c537.jpg?v=1787759949","url":"https:\/\/crushedgrape.co.uk\/products\/rustenberg-john-x-merriman-2022","provider":"The Crushed Grape","version":"1.0","type":"link"}