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Bottle of Meerlust, Rubicon, 2020 - Red Wine - Flatiron Wines & Spirits - New York

Meerlust, Rubicon, 2020

Red Wine from South Africa, South Africa
by Meerlust

$49.99

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Few wines have done more to define modern South African fine wine than Meerlust’s “Rubicon.” First produced in 1980, it was a bold statement: a Cabernet-led Bordeaux blend from Stellenbosch that could stand beside the greats of the Old World. Over 40 vintages later, Rubicon remains a flagship of elegance, structure, and longevity—crafted with the same uncompromising standards by the Myburgh family.

The 2020 vintage is a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Cabernet Franc, with a touch of Petit Verdot, all estate-grown on the cooler, ocean-influenced soils of Meerlust’s historic property just five kilometers from False Bay. It’s aged in French oak (70% new), with a classic profile: blackcurrant, plum, graphite, and cedar, framed by fine tannins and balanced acidity.

What makes Rubicon unique is its restraint and polish—this isn’t a blockbuster Cape red, but something more Bordelais in character: elegant, layered, and built for the long haul. It drinks beautifully now with decanting, but will reward cellaring for 10–15+ years.

If you love Left Bank Bordeaux, Ridge Monte Bello, or serious Bolgheri blends, Rubicon delivers similar gravitas at a far more accessible price.

Serve with roast lamb, steak au poivre, or mushroom Wellington, and don’t hesitate to tuck a few bottles away.

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Professional Reviews

Robert Parker

RP 92
"The 2020 Rubicon is composed mainly of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, with Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot in lesser proportions. The wine marks a triumphant return, after no Rubicon was released in 2019. The wine is densely fruit-forward, tightly wound and dusty, with clean aromatics that round out its robust character. It features a balanced, elegantly powerful palate with refreshing tannins and consistent acidity that keeps everything in check. The finish is notably food friendly, echoing with nuances of lead pencil. After eight months in the barrel, the components were blended and aged for an additional 10 months in barrels. This is a production of 120,000 bottles." -Anthony Mueller

Wine Spectator

WS 92
"A fragrant red, with dried mint, bay leaf and cigar box notes wafting through the ripe black currant, hot stone and apple wood smoke. This is long and well-meshed, layering the creamy profile with sculpted tannins and balsamico acidity. Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot. Drink now through 2035."

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