| Weinart: | Rotwein |
| Weingeschmack: | Trocken |
| Land: | Südafrika |
| Anbaugebiet: | Western Cape - Coastal Region - Stellenbosch |
| Jahrgang: | 1999 |
| Alkoholgehalt: | 13.00 % Vol. |
| Restsüße: | 2.30 g/l |
| Säuregehalt: | 6.30 g/l |
| Trinkempfehlung: | bis 2016 |
| Erzeuger: | Meerlust Wine Estate |
| Allergene: | Enthält Sulfite. Kann Spuren von Schwefel, Eiweiß, Gelatine und Milch enthalten. |
Rebsorten: 70% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Franc
Extrakt: 32 g/l
Ausbau: The different cultivars were fermented separately in steel tanks for 10 days. After malolactic fermentation the wines were blended and matured in Nevers barriques for 24 months. 80% new wood and 20% second fill. After bottling, the wine was further matured for 24 months before release.
lagerfähig: 15-20 Jahre
Trinktemperatur: 18-20 °C
Bewertung: Wine Spectator 89 von 100 Punkten
Zustand: sehr gut
Deep purple ink colour. A spicy tobacco leaf and cigar box bouquet. Firm tannins, youthful palate. The wine is well-balanced and has good ageing potential.
1999 Meerlust Rubicon, Cuvée trocken, Meerlust Wine Estate, Stellenbosch, Coastal Region, Western Cape, Südafrika - RARITÄT