Rustenberg – John X. Merriman 2005, Simonsberg-Stellenbosch, South Africa
Cost: $26.99/bottle
A blend of cabernet sauvignon, merlot, cabernet franc, and some dollops of the remaining Bordeaux varietals, this dark, saturated, ruby-colored wine exhibited a silky smooth medium body with perfume-like scents of cedar, black currants, black cherry, dark Godiva chocolate, and subtle toasted oak. In the mouth, very polished with good inner presence of flavor and fruit, ripe and rich with currant. Dark chocolate flavors unfold easily. There are some wonderful things coming out of South Africa, and Rustenberg is undoubtedly one of them.
Rating: 90
Tags: CELLAR NOTES, RED BLENDS, WINE
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