Meerlust Rubicon Stellenbosch WO

Stellenbosch WO, South Africa

South Africa's original Bordeaux-blend icon since 1980 — Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc from the historic Meerlust estate. Plum, cedar, violets and tobacco leaf; medium-full with the structured elegance and mineral precision that have made Rubicon one of the Cape's definitive reds.

Pairing intelligence

• main: The wine's Merlot-dominant elegance and cedar-plum character are a classic Cape partner for slow-roasted lamb.
• main: Rubicon's soft tannins and plummy fruit handle the sweet-savoury spicing of South Africa's national dish with grace.