Rustenberg

John X Merriman Stellenbosch Cabernet Sauvignon Blend

8.926 ratings

8.97 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

Peter van den Besselaar

9.3

Vintage 2010 | Impressive wine with attractive smell: hints of chocolate, cassis, morellocherries, cinnamon, plums, hint of stable. Balanced taste with power. Fascinating good p/q. The producer says 8 to 10 years lifetime, but in my humble opinion this wine lasts longer. | Paired with a chili con carne from vennison. Need to find more bottles for the cellar.

Vintage 2010 | Impressive wine with attractive smell: hints of chocolate, cassis, morellocherries, cinnamon, plums, hint of stable. Balanced taste with power. Fascinating good p/q. The producer says 8 to 10 years lifetime, but in my humble opinion this wine lasts longer. | Paired with a chili con carne from vennison. Need to find more bottles for the cellar.

Dec 23rd, 2020

Peter van den Besselaar

9.0

Vintage 2010 - good effort!

Vintage 2010 - good effort!

Sep 23rd, 2016

9.0

Great blend! Easy but bold enough with meats

Great blend! Easy but bold enough with meats

Jul 12th, 2014

9.4

This is actually a Meritage and it's EXCELLENT! Well balanced and smooth.

This is actually a Meritage and it's EXCELLENT! Well balanced and smooth.

Jul 26th, 2015

Scott Crestodina

Owner Independent Spirits, Inc.

9.0

Scott had this 9 years ago

Scott had this 9 years ago

Feb 11th, 2015

9.0

Jon had this 10 years ago

Jon had this 10 years ago

Jan 2nd, 2014

8.5

David had this 11 years ago

David had this 11 years ago

Oct 20th, 2013

Head Wine Buyer Western Market

8.5

jarred had this 11 years ago

jarred had this 11 years ago

Sep 11th, 2013

Rene Van De Beek

8.9

Rene had this 7 years ago

Rene had this 7 years ago

Dec 5th, 2016

Berry Marinussen

8.8

Berry had this 8 years ago

Berry had this 8 years ago

Sep 23rd, 2016