Rustenberg

John X Merriman Stellenbosch Cabernet Sauvignon Blend

9.27 ratings
9.12 pro ratings
Stellenbosch, Coastal Region, Western Cape, South Africa
Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot, Malbec, Cabernet Franc
Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Pasta, Venison, Tomato-Based, Potato, Pork, Chocolate & Caramel, White Rice, Mushrooms, Beef, Lamb, Chili & Hot Spicy, Pungent Cheese, Salami & Prosciutto, Hard Cheese, Exotic Spices, Baking Spices, Herbs, Chicken, Turkey, Soft Cheese, Beans & Peas, Duck, Blue Cheese, Onion
Top Notes For
Bob McDonald

From 375 ml bought at the Cellar Door 5 Years ago. Initially not showing a lot of Cabernet characteristics. 51% Cabernet Sauvignon; 35 % Merlot; 7% Cabernet Franc; and 3% Malbec. Some Cabernet mint Characters but not typical of some of the excellent Cabernets from Stellenbosch. One of the 1001 Wines.

From 375 ml bought at the Cellar Door 5 Years ago. Initially not showing a lot of Cabernet characteristics. 51% Cabernet Sauvignon; 35 % Merlot; 7% Cabernet Franc; and 3% Malbec. Some Cabernet mint Characters but not typical of some of the excellent Cabernets from Stellenbosch. One of the 1001 Wines.

Aug 5th, 2018
Bob McDonald

Mid Ruby. A complex blend being 51% Cabernet Sauvignon, 35% Merlot, 7% Petit Verdot, 4% Cabernet Franc and 3% Malbec. Aromas of Cigar leaf and Mint. From an Aussie perspective like Coonawarra. On the palate restrained berry fruit, minerality and low oak influence. A good expression of new world Cabernet blend which opened up with air giving a delightful perfume. Bought this at the winery in 2012 in Stellenbosch. We see very few quality South African wines like this one in Australia, and from reading Wine Spectator, a limited amount in the USA. Do they drink all the good stuff themselves? One of the 1001 wines.

Mid Ruby. A complex blend being 51% Cabernet Sauvignon, 35% Merlot, 7% Petit Verdot, 4% Cabernet Franc and 3% Malbec. Aromas of Cigar leaf and Mint. From an Aussie perspective like Coonawarra. On the palate restrained berry fruit, minerality and low oak influence. A good expression of new world Cabernet blend which opened up with air giving a delightful perfume. Bought this at the winery in 2012 in Stellenbosch. We see very few quality South African wines like this one in Australia, and from reading Wine Spectator, a limited amount in the USA. Do they drink all the good stuff themselves? One of the 1001 wines.

Mar 5th, 2017
Barny

Braucht erstmal Luft, dann schön balanciert, hat noch Potential

Braucht erstmal Luft, dann schön balanciert, hat noch Potential

Apr 11th, 2021
Denis Yurchenko

Denis had this 9 years ago

Denis had this 9 years ago

Feb 15th, 2015
Marcel Everts

Marcel had this 9 years ago

Marcel had this 9 years ago

Nov 1st, 2014
Lee Newby

Lee had this 10 years ago

Lee had this 10 years ago

Feb 9th, 2014
Solomon Agranovich

Solomon had this 10 years ago

Solomon had this 10 years ago

Feb 7th, 2014