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Meerlust Rubicon
Stellenbosch, South Africa
About this product
South Africa's original Bordeaux blend (1980 debut); Cabernet Sauvignon-dominant with Merlot and Cabernet Franc. Cassis, violet, cedar and 20+ year ageing potential from Helderberg granite.
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Pairings
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casual
Meerlust Rubicon's Stellenbosch Cabernet bridges the Karoo lamb; the Cape spice tradition adds a layer to the wine's structure
classic
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lamb
Meerlust Rubicon and the Boland lamb are Stellenbosch's defining pairing; a South African fine dining tradition
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meat
Violet florality in Rubicon lifts herb-roasted lamb; cassis and cedar are the natural Bordeaux counterpart.
classic
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cheese
Graphite tannin integrates with aged Boerenkaas crystalline texture; cassis provides fruit contrast to the savoury cheese; cedar bridges the cheese's butterscotch depth.
established
cheese
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food
Meerlust Rubicon's Cape character bridges the complex bobotie; both are expressions of the Cape's multicultural heritage
established
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beef
The Rubicon's structure handles the rich potjie; a more rustic but deeply authentic South African occasion
established
main
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cheese
Aged Gouda's butterscotch and caramel notes temper the wine's tobacco tannin; cassis and violet remain prominent.
established
cheese
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meat
Tobacco leaf in wine matches the gamey mineral character of venison; dark cherry reduction echoes the wine's cherry fruit.
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