Private Cellar Selection
Timed Online Auction, 15 - 25 November 2024
Bordeaux theme
About this Item
Rubicon 1996
3 (1 x 3) 750ml
In 1980 after several years of experimentation, Nico Myburgh with fellow winemaker Giorgio Dalla Cia, their new estate was born and it was unlike anything South Africa had seen before. The introduction was a Rubicon moment for South African fine wine market. One of SA's most recognised blends, The name 'Rubicon' is from ancient Roman days as the crucial border of the ancient capital was named the Rubicon River. When the border was crossed it was deemed as an irrevocable point in history, much like the introduction of Rubicon to the South African fine wine market. Meerlust is committed to ensuring that Rubicon becomes even more distinguished and continues to occupy its rightful place amongst the finest wines in the world.
Provenance
Private Client
Critics Ratings
'Firmly-lodged , pre-eminent Cape statement in claret style for more than 15 years. Generally marked by fine - rather than heavy - cherry tastes, overall refined understatement. Next release '96, from a relatively cool year, shows ripe cherries again, some cassis, and spices including cloves. Tannin gravitas has Dalla Cia expecting a 20-year lifespan.' - Platter's SA Wine Guide 2000, 4*
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