Grape
Meerlust Rubicon
The 2016 Rubicon shows great charm and drinkability even at this early stage, no doubt a result of the high Merlot and Cabernet Franc composition. We were very cautious with regards to tannic structure as some of the later Cabs exhibited astringency which we wanted to minimise in the final
£39.00
| Body | Full-bodied |
|---|---|
| Colour / Style | Red |
| Country | South Africa |
| Region | Stellenbosch |
| Grape | Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot |
| Dietary | Vegetarian |
| Pack detail | 75cl |
| ABV | ABV 14% |
Hermandad Blend
Taking a lesson from the winemakers of Bordeaux, the brotherhood - "hermandad" - of Franco, Florencia, Fausto & Francesco Falasco have created this deep and complex wine blending the traditional grapes of Bordeaux; Malbec, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Petit Verdot (yes, Malbec - although little used now - is one
£34.00
| Body | Full-bodied |
|---|---|
| Colour / Style | Red |
| Country | Argentina |
| Region | Mendoza |
| Blend | 45% Malbec / 30% Cabernet Sauvignon / 20% Merlot / 5% Petit Verdot |
| Production method | Oaked |
| Dietary | Vegetarian, Vegan |
| Pack detail | 75cl |
| ABV | ABV 14% |
Bodega Alandes Paradoux Red Blend
A Bordeaux inspired blend, ripe blackberry fruit, damson and warming spice with subtle flavours of pencil lead, dark chocolate, cardamom and black pepper.
£32.00
| Body | Full-bodied |
|---|---|
| Colour / Style | Red |
| Country | Argentina |
| Region | Mendoza |
| Grape | Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Malbec, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot |
| Dietary | Vegetarian, Vegan |
| Pack detail | 75cl |
| ABV | ABV 14% |
Meerlust Rubicon – MAGNUM
The 2014 Rubicon displays the restraint and elegance of the cooler vintage. Still showing a very deep, youthful colour, and intense almost purple hue. Beautifully perfumed and floral nose with violets, ripe plum, cedar wood and intense spiciness. A typical liquorice note and stony minerality also evident on the nose.
£85.00
| Body | Full-bodied |
|---|---|
| Colour / Style | Red |
| Country | South Africa |
| Region | Stellenbosch |
| Grape | Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot |
| Dietary | Vegetarian |
| Pack detail | 150cl, Magnum |
| ABV | ABV 14% |
Château La Lagune, 3éme Cru Ludon Médoc 2009
La Lagune is located in the Haut-M?doc appellation a few kilometres south of Margaux. The great wine is also reminiscent of the great wines of Margaux in the best vintages. 2009 vintage has a deep and very dense ruby, purple colour, a powerful nose with aromas of very ripe black
£92.00
| Body | Full-bodied |
|---|---|
| Colour / Style | Red |
| Country | France |
| Region | Bordeaux |
| Grape | Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot |
| Pack detail | 75cl |
| ABV | ABV 14% |
La Croix Ducru-Beaucaillou, St Julien, Bordeaux, 2019
This wine has been made since 1995, but the name has recently changed from “Croix de Beaucaillou” to “La Croix Ducru Beaucaillou”. Originally a second wine of Ducru, it has been produced since 2005 from a specific vineyard site situated on the opposite side of the D2 road from Ducru
£54.00