2001 John X Merriman Simonsberg-Stellenbosch

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Tasting notes
Score 91+/100 · Stephen Tanzer, Vinous, Mar 2005

(a blend of merlot and cabernet sauvignon) Ruby-red. Floral aromas of berries, chocolate and sweet oak. Lush, pliant and suave, with a smoky character and a sappy sweetness. Elegantly styled wine that's at once sweetly fruity and dry. Finishes with broad, fine tannins and considerable style.

Critic scores

Critic scores
90
90/100

Average Score

91
91+/100

Stephen Tanzer, Vinous

90
88-91/100

Stephen Tanzer, Vinous

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88 - 91 points
Stephen Tanzer, Vinous
Score 88-91/100 · Stephen Tanzer, Vinous

(14.3% alcohol; 52% merlot, 44% cabernet sauvignon and 4% cabernet franc; a blend of 31 components, according to Badenhorst) Deep ruby. Very ripe aromas of black raspberry, roast coffee and maple syrup; hints of crystallized fruits. Deep, dense and sweet, with a lush texture and the sweetening influence of 40% new oak. Evolving slowly. Finishes with big but sweet oak-influenced tannins and very good length.

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Rustenberg
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Product details

Grape Blend

Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Petit Verdot

Colour

Red

Taste

Dry

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