Rustenberg John X Merriman 2013

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Stephen Andrews reviewed this wine as follows:

Tasted blind at wine club Nov. 15, 2017. Colour dark ruby red, legs thick suggest high alcohol. Aromas and flavours of, blackberry, black cherry, meat. Taste, fruity, dry, grippy tannins, mouthwatering. Finish, dry chalky tannins black currant, medium minus.
The group ranked this 4th out of 5. I ranked it higher I felt it had potential and may need more cellaring. I would recommend food with this wine roast beef would be my choice. The price suggests a buy and hold type of wine for that special family or friends dinner in the future. Worth the risk. If you want, try to look for an older vintage to try now.

Rachelle O'Connor rated this wine as 91/100 with the following review:

A full bodied South African red blend (Cabernet Sauvignon 49%, Merlot 38%, and a touch of Cab Franc, Petit Verdot and Malbec) with aromas of blackberry, cassis and oak. Firm tannins and tight fruit on the palate - cherry, blackberry, dark chocolate, cedar and oak. Complex and concentrated.

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Rustenberg John X Merriman 2013, Simonsberg Stellenbosch W.O., South Africa: A robust South African red wine blend with aromas of blackcurrant, cassis and wild blackberry with toasty oak. Pair with prime rib. Drink: 2017-2022. 707323 14% D 750 mL $24.95 Score: 90/100. September 16, 2017 Top Rated Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

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