Meerlust Merlot - 2000 (750ml) Mixed Wines rich with incense aroma

rich with incense aroma

and smoky pork shoulder

echoing traditional production methods

This is a real exception for inexpensive CdR

The complex flavors linger on the palate

Meerlust Merlot - 2000 (750ml) Mixed Wines rich with incense aromaA blend of 74% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Merlot and 11% Cabernet Franc aged 80% in new Nevers 300 liter barrels for 22 months, the flagship 2007 Rubicon did not live up to its reputation. It has a well defined, quite opulent mint tinged bouquet with touches of macerated red cherries, red currant and sloes. The palate is medium bodied with a toasty entry and good depth. I would like to see more of the Cabernet Sauvignon character coming through and more