Red Wine
Rubicon
Meerlust · Stellenbosch, South Africa
About this wine
Meerlust's Rubicon is arguably South Africa's most famous and historically significant Bordeaux-style blend, recognized globally for its classic elegance. Primarily driven by Cabernet Sauvignon, this full-bodied red from Stellenbosch showcases deep concentration and refined structure. Supported by high acidity and a 14.4% ABV, it balances ripe New World fruit with Old World savory tension. This iconic South African wine is beautifully suited for a hearty meal, pairing harmoniously with roasted beef, tender lamb, wild game meat, and poultry.
At a glance
| Type | Red Wine |
|---|---|
| Grapes | Cabernet Sauvignon |
| Style | Varietal/100% |
| Region | Stellenbosch, South Africa |
| Winery | Meerlust |
| Body | Full-bodied |
| Acidity | High |
| ABV | 14.4% |
| Vintages | 1951 to 2021 (65 vintages listed) |
Food pairings
This wine pairs well with: Beef, Lamb, Game Meat, Poultry.
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Wine attributes derived from the open X-Wines dataset (CC BY 4.0). Vintage lists and ratings in the dataset are a 2012 to 2021 snapshot and are not shown as live data.
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