Allergic-Info: This wine can contain sulfites
yr. 2010 Falstaff Magazin:
91 of 100 Points.
"Falstaff Magazin" has rated the wine "Meerlust Rubicon, Stellenbosch, South Africa" from the vintage 2010 on 12.02.2016 with 91 of 100 points.
yr. 2010 Tim Atkin:
94 of 100 Points.
"Tim Atkin" has rated the wine "Meerlust Rubicon, Stellenbosch, South Africa" from the vintage 2010 on 01.08.2015 with 94 of 100 points.
yr. 2009 Wine Spectator:
91 of 100 Points.
"Wine Spectator" has rated the wine "Meerlust Rubicon, Stellenbosch, South Africa" from the vintage 2009 on 28.02.2015 with 91 of 100 points.
yr. 2009 Vinum Wine Magazine:
16 of 20 Points.
"Vinum Wine Magazine" has rated the wine "Meerlust Rubicon, Stellenbosch, South Africa" from the vintage 2009 on 01.01.2015 with 16 of 20 points.
yr. 2008 Wine Spectator:
88 of 100 Points.
"Wine Spectator" has rated the wine "Meerlust Rubicon, Stellenbosch, South Africa" from the vintage 2008 on 15.12.2013 with 88 of 100 points.
yr. 2007 Falstaff Magazin:
90 of 100 Points.
"Falstaff Magazin" has rated the wine "Meerlust Rubicon, Stellenbosch, South Africa" from the vintage 2007 on 15.02.2013 with 90 of 100 points.
yr. 2008 Platter's South African Wine Guide:
4 of 5 Points.
"Platter's South African Wine Guide" has rated the wine "Meerlust Rubicon, Stellenbosch, South Africa" from the vintage 2008 on 01.01.2013 with 4 of 5 points.
yr. 2006 Wine Enthusiast:
89 of 100 Points.
"Wine Enthusiast" has rated the wine "Meerlust Rubicon, Stellenbosch, South Africa" from the vintage 2006 on 12.07.2012 with 89 of 100 points.
yr. 2007 Wine Enthusiast:
92 of 100 Points.
"Wine Enthusiast" has rated the wine "Meerlust Rubicon, Stellenbosch, South Africa" from the vintage 2007 on 05.01.2012 with 92 of 100 points.
yr. 2007 Platter's South African Wine Guide:
5 of 5 Points.
"Platter's South African Wine Guide" has rated the wine "Meerlust Rubicon, Stellenbosch, South Africa" from the vintage 2007 on 01.01.2012 with 5 of 5 points.
yr. 2005 Wine Enthusiast:
91 of 100 Points.
"Wine Enthusiast" has rated the wine "Meerlust Rubicon, Stellenbosch, South Africa" from the vintage 2005 on 12.07.2011 with 91 of 100 points.
yr. 2007 Vinous Antonio Galloni:
92 of 100 Points.
"Vinous Antonio Galloni" has rated the wine "Meerlust Rubicon, Stellenbosch, South Africa" from the vintage 2007 on 01.05.2011 with 92 of 100 points.
yr. 2006 Platter's South African Wine Guide:
4 of 5 Points.
"Platter's South African Wine Guide" has rated the wine "Meerlust Rubicon, Stellenbosch, South Africa" from the vintage 2006 on 01.01.2011 with 4 of 5 points.
yr. 2006 Wine Spectator:
90 of 100 Points.
"Wine Spectator" has rated the wine "Meerlust Rubicon, Stellenbosch, South Africa" from the vintage 2006 on 15.11.2010 with 90 of 100 points.
yr. 2004 Falstaff Magazin:
90 of 100 Points.
"Falstaff Magazin" has rated the wine "Meerlust Rubicon, Stellenbosch, South Africa" from the vintage 2004 on 12.03.2010 with 90 of 100 points.
yr. 2005 Platter's South African Wine Guide:
4 of 5 Points.
"Platter's South African Wine Guide" has rated the wine "Meerlust Rubicon, Stellenbosch, South Africa" from the vintage 2005 on 01.01.2010 with 4 of 5 points.
yr. 2003 Revista de Vinhos:
17 of 20 Points.
"Revista de Vinhos" has rated the wine "Meerlust Rubicon, Stellenbosch, South Africa" from the vintage 2003 on 01.04.2009 with 17 of 20 points.
yr. 2004 Wine Enthusiast:
90 of 100 Points.
"Wine Enthusiast" has rated the wine "Meerlust Rubicon, Stellenbosch, South Africa" from the vintage 2004 on 03.01.2009 with 90 of 100 points.
yr. 2004 Platter's South African Wine Guide:
4 of 5 Points.
"Platter's South African Wine Guide" has rated the wine "Meerlust Rubicon, Stellenbosch, South Africa" from the vintage 2004 on 01.01.2009 with 4 of 5 points.
yr. 2004 Wine Spectator:
90 of 100 Points.
"Wine Spectator" has rated the wine "Meerlust Rubicon, Stellenbosch, South Africa" from the vintage 2004 on 30.09.2008 with 90 of 100 points.
yr. 2003 Jamie Goode:
93 of 100 Points.
"Jamie Goode" has rated the wine "Meerlust Rubicon, Stellenbosch, South Africa" from the vintage 2003 on 01.04.2008 with 93 of 100 points.
yr. 2015 Tom Cannavan:
94 of 100 Points.
"Tom Cannavan" has rated the wine "Meerlust Rubicon" from the vintage 2015 on 01.01.2019 with 94 of 100 points.
"(2019) A blend of 63% Cabernet Sauvignon, plus Merlot, Cab Franc and Petit Verdot, aged for 20 months in Nevers oak, 65% new. Big and luscious from the first sniff, a little bloody and herbal, but loads of black fruit and sweet, graphite finesse. Lovely buoyant cherry-edged fruit, etched with that bloodiness and tart cherry acids, but the sweet creamy depth is lovely."
yr. 1987 Tom Cannavan:
94 of 100 Points.
"Tom Cannavan" has rated the wine "Meerlust Rubicon" from the vintage 1987 on 01.01.2019 with 94 of 100 points.
"(2019) What a treat when Chris Williams pulled out this 30-year-old example to show how well this moderately-priced wine ages. Such a depth of colour, but beautiful sweet fruit, there is truffle and sweet damp earth that is the tell-tale of its age, but it seems so youthful, still so densely fruited and tangy, with lots of cherry brightness. Not available retail, but pops up at auction occasionally."
yr. 2010 Falstaff:
91 of 100 Points.
"Falstaff" has rated the wine "Meerlust Rubicon" from the vintage 2010 on 01.02.2016 with 91 of 100 points.
"Dunkles Rubingranat, violette Reflexe, zarte Randaufhellung. Feines schwarzes Beerenkonfit, ein Hauch von frischen Brombeeren, zart nach Hollerbeeren, tabakige Nuancen, etwas Nougat. Saftig, rote Kirschen, lebendige, straffe Säurestruktur, zitronige Nuancen, mineralisch-salzig im Abgang, zart blättrige Noten im Nachhall, trocknet etwas aus."
yr. 2007 Falstaff:
90 of 100 Points.
"Falstaff" has rated the wine "Meerlust Rubicon" from the vintage 2007 on 01.02.2013 with 90 of 100 points.
"Kräftiges Rubingranat, violette Reflexe, zarte Randaufhellung. Sehr würzig-kräutriges Bukett, etwas Cassis und Minze, rauchige Note, sehr individueller Duft. Saftig Kirschenfrucht, rotes Waldbeerkonfit, feine Tannine, elegant, Extraktsüße im Abgang, ein vielseitiger Speisenbegleiter."
yr. 2004 Falstaff:
90 of 100 Points.
"Falstaff" has rated the wine "Meerlust Rubicon" from the vintage 2004 on 01.03.2010 with 90 of 100 points.
"Rubingranatrot. Feuchtes Unterholz, balsamische Nuancen, Zwetschkenröster, Nougat, gereiftes Bukett. Elegant, angenehme Süße, frischer Säurebogen, Waldbeerkonfit, gut gereifter Speisenbegleiter, schokoladiger Abgang."
yr. 2005 Tom Cannavan:
93 of 100 Points.
"Tom Cannavan" has rated the wine "Meerlust Rubicon" from the vintage 2005 on 01.01.2010 with 93 of 100 points.
"(2010) 69% Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, 24 months in Nevers and Alliers oak, 75% new. Lovely claretty nose, with an earthiness, pencil-shaving finesse and beneath a very plump, ripe black fruit quality. Elegant, aromatic spiciness. The palate has a lovely mouthful of dense, dark, quite brooding fruit, the earthy notes tightly wound, the tannins supple but tight and firm, the acidity juicy with firm chicory and bitter chocolate notes. Lovely length, a little bit of almost bloody ripeness and, again, very Bordeaux-like qualities. Very fine indeed."
yr. 2016 Wine Enthusiast:
89 of 100 Points.
"Wine Enthusiast" has rated the wine "Meerlust Rubicon" from the vintage 2016 on 01.09.2020 with 89 of 100 points.
yr. 2016 Wine Spectator:
90 of 100 Points.
"Wine Spectator" has rated the wine "Meerlust Rubicon" from the vintage 2016 on 01.04.2020 with 90 of 100 points.
yr. 2014 Wine Spectator:
90 of 100 Points.
"Wine Spectator" has rated the wine "Meerlust Rubicon" from the vintage 2014 on 01.02.2018 with 90 of 100 points.
yr. 2003 Wine Enthusiast:
88 of 100 Points.
"Wine Enthusiast" has rated the wine "Meerlust Rubicon" from the vintage 2003 on 01.01.2008 with 88 of 100 points.
"A robust nose of cigarbox, cinnamon spice and minerals introduces this elegant wine from Meerlust. On the palate, it's integrated and serious, with blackberry, anise and pepper. With its firm tannins and lingering finish, the wine is a classic red with character, and is approachable."
yr. 2001 Wine Enthusiast:
94 of 100 Points.
"Wine Enthusiast" has rated the wine "Meerlust Rubicon" from the vintage 2001 on 01.01.2006 with 94 of 100 points.
"Over a quarter of a century ago, this was one of the first South African Bordeaux blends. It is still one of the best, a ripely tannic, firm wine that owes a lot to the structure given by ripe grapes from mature vines. Great acidity, great black currant fruits, and great style."
yr. 2000 Wine Enthusiast:
90 of 100 Points.
"Wine Enthusiast" has rated the wine "Meerlust Rubicon" from the vintage 2000 on 01.01.2006 with 90 of 100 points.
"This Cab-dominant Bordeaux blend opens slowly, eventually showing blueberry, pastry, and cedar aromas. Tobacco and earth take the stage in the mouth, along with more blueberry and pie crust. The smooth, evolved tannins offer a seamless mouthfeel; will continue to evolve over the next five years. Imported by Maisons Marques & Domaines USA."
yr. 1997 Wine Enthusiast:
87 of 100 Points.
"Wine Enthusiast" has rated the wine "Meerlust Rubicon" from the vintage 1997 on 01.01.2003 with 87 of 100 points.
"Rich red plum and currant notes contrast with leafy herbs and leather on the palate. All of this carries to the well-balanced finish. This wine is hearty enough for a solid red meat pairing. Drink 2003?2008."
