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Rustenberg Wines Merlot 2014 Wine Review

Rustenberg Wines Merlot 2014

Rustenberg Wines Merlot 2014

Simonsberg-Stellenbosch W.O, South Africa

Community Score:91/100

Community Reviews: 2

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Price: $19.95

Drink: 2016-2020

Bottle size: 750 ml

Alcohol: 14%

Sweetness: Dry

Wine Type: Red Wine


Winery: Rustenberg Wines

Agent: Woodman Wines & Spirits

Natalie's Score: 91/100

Savoury and meaty with mouth-watering acidity that's perfect for roast beef and brisket. Fleshy black plums and blackberry. Absolutely delicious! The 2014 vintage of this South African Merlot is aged in 55% French new oak barrels. Lots of black pepper and dark plums on the palate.

Merlot food pairings: grilled pork chops, rack of BBQ ribs, lentil dishes, veal Porterhouse, borscht.

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This Rustenberg Wines Merlot 2014 was reviewed on January 27, 2017 by Natalie MacLean

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Rustenberg Winery is one of South Africa's oldest wineries, founded in 1682. Since 1941, the Barlow family has owned and operated the winery, and the estate is not only a winery but a historic landmark of the story of South African wine, past, present and future. The 2014 Merlot is ripe red and dark plums, cherries and mocha on the nose and palate -- a very well-balanced and interesting Merlot with lots of future in it. - Community Wine Reviews

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