Rustenberg

John X Merriman Stellenbosch Cabernet Sauvignon Blend

9.113 ratings

9.01 pro ratings

Stellenbosch, Coastal Region, Western Cape, South Africa

Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot, Malbec, Cabernet Franc

Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Pasta, Venison, Tomato-Based, Potato, Pork, Chocolate & Caramel, White Rice, Mushrooms, Beef, Lamb, Chili & Hot Spicy, Pungent Cheese, Salami & Prosciutto, Hard Cheese, Exotic Spices, Baking Spices, Herbs, Chicken, Turkey, Soft Cheese, Beans & Peas, Duck, Blue Cheese, Onion

Top Notes For

9.6

Just excellent

Just excellent

1 person found it helpfulJul 19th, 2016

9.0

Very smooth. Good red meat wine, but it's interesting on its own. I don't know, just felt balanced.

Very smooth. Good red meat wine, but it's interesting on its own. I don't know, just felt balanced.

Jun 23rd, 2015

9.5

Complex blend, delicious

Complex blend, delicious

Jul 15th, 2023

8.9

Rich deep flavours. Great with an awesome SA steak

Rich deep flavours. Great with an awesome SA steak

Nov 2nd, 2017

8.0

Packed full of earthy, savoury notes with a gentle hint of red fruit. Good drinker now, however another 2-3 years laid down would be interesting.

Packed full of earthy, savoury notes with a gentle hint of red fruit. Good drinker now, however another 2-3 years laid down would be interesting.

Jan 14th, 2017

8.8

2011. Great blend.

2011. Great blend.

Apr 16th, 2015

8.7

2010, interesting complex blend,

2010, interesting complex blend,

Feb 21st, 2015

Veken Gueyikian

9.2

Veken had this 5 years ago

Veken had this 5 years ago

Dec 18th, 2018

8.9

Grant had this 7 years ago

Grant had this 7 years ago

May 6th, 2017

10

Neil had this 8 years ago

Neil had this 8 years ago

Oct 20th, 2016