Meerlust Rubicon, Stellenbosch

Long recognized for producing world-class wines, Meerlust Estate has been the pride of the Myburgh family since 1756. Today, the traditional dedication to the art of winemaking continues under the guidance of Hannes Myburgh, eighth generation custodian of this historic estate. Situated fifteen kilometers south of Stellenbosch, with the blue crescent of False Bay a mere five kilometers away.

Wines here are only made from grapes grown on the Estate which is uniquely positioned for the production of wines with exceptional complexity and character. The Rubicon is the estate’s flagship wine and a South African icon. It is a Merlot and Cabernet blend, one of the Cape’s best claret-style wines. It has a very deep, youthful colour, and intense almost purple hue. This has a quintessential Rubicon nose from a warm vintage with violets, ripe plum, cedar wood, fennel, and intense spiciness. A typical liquorice note also evident on the nose. Released after 4 years this is still relatively young and intense, the palate is full bodied, structured but packed with fresh dark fruit and rounded tannins. If carefully cellared it will keep through to 2038.