Rubicon Stellenbosch 1,5 l Magnum - Meerlust Wine Estate

Rubicon Stellenbosch 1,5 l Magnum - Meerlust Wine EstateThe Rubicon Stellenbosch 1.5 l Magnum from the Coastal Region viticultural region presents itself in the glass in dense purple. At the edges, this South African red also shows a transition into garnet red. When swirling the wine glass, this red wine reveals a high density and richness, which is evident in distinct church windows at the rim of the glass. The first nose of the Rubicon Stellenbosch 1.5 l Magnum reveals nuances of black cherries, lilies and rose. The fruity aspects of the bouquet are joined by more fruity-balsamic nuances. The Rubicon Stellenbosch 1.5 l Magnum from Meerlust Wine Estate is perfect for all connoisseurs who like it dry. However, it never shows itself meager or brittle, as you would expect from a wine icon wine segment. This fleshy and dense red wine presents itself on the palate full of pressure and facets. In the finish, this red wine from the Coastal Region winegrowing region finally thrills with beautiful length. Again, hints of blackberry and violets appear. In the aftertaste, mineral notes of the clay-dominated soils join in. Vinification of the Rubicon Stellenbosch 1.5 l Magnum from Meerlust Wine Estate The powerful Rubicon Stellenbosch 1,5 l Magnum from South Africa is a cuvée, pressed from the grape varieties Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Petit Verdot. In the Coastal region, the vines that produce the grapes for this wine grow on soils of clay. After the hand harvest, the grapes are immediately taken to the press house. Here they are sorted and carefully broken up. Then fermentation takes place in the at controlled temperatures. After the end of fermentation . Food recommendation for the Meerlust Wine Estate Rubicon Stellenbosch 1,5 l Magnum This South African red wine is best enjoyed tempered at 15 - 18°C. It is perfect as an accompanying wine to vegetable couscous with beef meatballs, braised chicken in red wine or veal boiled beef with beans and tomatoes.