Meerlust Rubicon is a premium red blend from Stellenbosch, South Africa, expressing the estate’s diverse terroirs. It is structured, full-bodied, and elegant, with a rich core of dark fruit, layered spice, and seamlessly integrated oak.

Meet the producer

Meerlust Estate has been in the Myburgh family since 1756, with 8th-generation winemaker Hannes Myburgh continuing the tradition of meticulous, terroir-driven winemaking. Located near False Bay, the cooling coastal influence ensures slow, even ripening and concentration of flavours in the grapes.

Vineyards

The Rubicon draws fruit from four distinct terroirs: “Die Kop” with coarse, granitic soils producing bold structure; River Terraces with sandy, river-stone soils promoting delicate, fruit-forward wines; Quarry with rocky greywacke and shale soils yielding wines of precision and red fruit; and Lowlands with clay-rich soils giving smooth, silky textures with prominent black fruit.

Production

Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, and Petit Verdot are fermented separately before undergoing malolactic fermentation in 300 L barrels and large Foudré. After 8 months in barrel, the components are blended and aged another 10 months to harmonize flavors and structure.

Tasting notes

Deep, youthful colour with a purple hue. Aromas of violets, ripe plum, cedar wood, fennel, liquorice, and spice. The palate is full-bodied and structured, with fresh dark fruit, rounded tannins, and seamlessly integrated oak.

Food match

Pairs beautifully with venison, game, pot roast, or noble cheeses.

Grape

Cabernet Sauvignon 44%, Merlot 41%, Cabernet Franc 11%, Petit Verdot 4%