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Rustenberg John X Merriman 2022 Wine (75cl)
Rustenberg John X Merriman 2022 Wine (75cl) is recorded as 2022 red wine made from Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot, Merlot, and Malbec from Bordeaux, South Africa. BottlePicker combines the recorded bottle identity with structured wine evidence; retailer prices remain separated by country and currency.
| Producer | Rustenberg |
|---|---|
| Vintage | 2022 |
| Wine style | red |
| Grape | Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot, Merlot, Malbec |
| Region | Bordeaux |
| Country | South Africa |
| Bottle size | 750ml |
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What is in this wine, and where it grows
The wine
Rustenberg John X Merriman 2022 Wine (75cl) is recorded as a 2022 red wine made from Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot, Merlot, and Malbec in Bordeaux, South Africa.
Typical grape profile: Cabernet Sauvignon — Blackcurrant, cedar, graphite; ages well, especially in Bordeaux blends; Petit Verdot — Deeply coloured with violet, blackberry and spice; usually a small blending component in Bordeaux. 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, Petit Verdot, Merlot, and Malbec growing profiles. BottlePicker does not apply a generic range to this bottle without a verified vineyard link.
Official US label evidence
Historical Texas label approval
One official label approval has the same normalised product name as this BottlePicker record. These approvals pre-date September 2021 and help check identity, stated ABV and the responsible trade name; they do not prove that the current bottle has the same formula, remains registered or is available in Texas.
| Approved label | Type | Approved | ABV | Trade name | TTB record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RUSTENBERG JOHN X MERRIMAN (official certificate PDF opens in a new tab) | Wine | 2013-02-11 | 14.5% | INDIGO WINE GROUP LLC | 12205001000647 (TTB record opens in a new tab) |
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Source-supplied bottle description
Retained as supporting identification copy; the structured facts and evidence links above are kept separate.
Named after John Xavier Merriman, who acquired Rustenberg in 1892 during the phylloxera crisis, this flagship red blend combines classic Bordeaux varietals with elegance and structure.
Vineyard & Terroir
The 2022 vintage consists of 63% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Merlot, 11% Malbec, and 6% Petit Verdot. The Stellenbosch terroir, with cool, wet winters and warm, ripening summers, provided excellent concentration and ripeness in the grapes.
Winemaking
Grapes were hand-picked, crushed, and de-stemmed. Fermentation occurred in stainless steel tanks with regular pump-overs, followed by extended maceration of up to seven days. The wine matured for 20 months in oak barriques (35% new French oak; 65% second- and third-fill).
Tasting Notes
Cassis, black currant, dark fruits, cigar tobacco, and sour cherry, with structured tannins and a long, polished finish.
Grape Variety
Red Blend (Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Malbec, Petit Verdot) Food Pairing Grilled red meats, braised lamb, hearty stews, or mature cheeses.
Awards
Platter: 94 pts IWC & IWSC: Silver 90 pts Tim Atkin MW: 92 pts James Suckling: 91 pts Vinous: 90 pts DWWA: Silver 93 pts
Evidence boundary
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