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Meerlust Rubicon (Magnum) 2016 Wine (150cl)
Meerlust Rubicon (Magnum) 2016 Wine (150cl) is recorded as 2016 red wine made from Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, and Merlot. BottlePicker combines the recorded bottle identity with structured wine evidence; retailer prices remain separated by country and currency.
| Producer | Meerlust |
|---|---|
| Vintage | 2016 |
| Wine style | red |
| Grape | Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot |
| Bottle size | 1,500ml |
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What is in this wine, and where it grows
The wine
Meerlust Rubicon (Magnum) 2016 Wine (150cl) is recorded as a 2016 red wine made from Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, and Merlot.
Typical grape profile: Cabernet Sauvignon — Blackcurrant, cedar, graphite; ages well, especially in Bordeaux blends; Cabernet Franc — Red fruit with a signature herbaceous, peppery edge. The finished bottle can differ with vintage and winemaking.
The vineyard evidence
No verified vineyard or named parcel is linked yet. BottlePicker therefore does not assign a soil, elevation or site temperature to this bottle from its regional name alone.
Soil structure and vine density
No site-specific soil or planting-density record is available for this bottle.
Growing-temperature context
For general cultivar-level heat guidance, see the Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, and Merlot growing profiles. BottlePicker does not apply a generic range to this bottle without a verified vineyard link.
Source-supplied bottle description
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Meerlust Estate has been part of the Myburgh family tradition for eight generations, dating back to 1756. Long recognised for producing world-class wines, the Meerlust Estate is singularly rich in charm and history. Grapes 69% Cabernet Sauvignon, 19% Merlot and 12% Cabernet Franc Viticulture Decomposed granite mixed with clay. Wine Making The varieties were fermented separately in steel tanks for 10 days. After malo-lactic fermentation the wines were blended in a ratio of 69% Cabernet Sauvignon, 19% Merlot and 12% Cabernet Franc. Once blended the wine was 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.
Tasting Notes
Intense, opaque ruby core with cerise rim. Powerful primary nose of black currant, cigar box, smoked meat and minerals promising long maturation potential. On the palate the wine shows remarkable approachability with intense dark fruit juiciness coming from a renowned Cabernet Sauvignon vintage. Tannins are still structured but there is plenty of fruit density to reward further aging. Food Matching Venison, game, pot roast and noble cheese. Alcohol 13.5%
Evidence boundary
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