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*** MEERLUST RUBICON 1989 *** YOU CAN NOT BUY THESE ANYMORE
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SHIPPING INCLUDED
YOURE BUYING 5 BOTTLES OF MEERLUST RUBICON 1989 AS ADVERSTISED
COST is for all 5 bottles incl shipping.
SOIL TYPE
Decomposed granite mixed with clay
VINIFICATION
After the first fermentation in open steel tanks the wine underwent secondary malo-lactic fermentation. Before barrelling the wine was blended in a ratio of 60% Cab. Sau. 25% Merlot and 15% Cab.Franc. It was then matured for 18 months in new French oak. Followed by two year bottle maturation before release.
TASTING NOTES
Translucent ruby with gradation to tawny rim. Well developed, earthy, slightly organic nose with hints of tobacco and smoked meat. Palate is open with red cherry fruit, balanced acidity and evolved, almost sweet tannins.
ANALYSIS
Extract : 3.0 g/l
Residual sugar : 3.4 g/l
pH : 3.4 g/l
Total acidity : 6.2 g/l
Alcohol : 12.5 %
Residual sugar : 3.4 g/l
pH : 3.4 g/l
Total acidity : 6.2 g/l
Alcohol : 12.5 %
AGEING POTENTIAL
Drink to 2011
IDEALLY SERVED AT
18° - 20° C
COMPLEMENTS
Venison, game, pot roast and noble cheese
· The bottle has been stored correctly. However no guarantee can be given over the wine as it is from 1989.