Rustenberg
John X Merriman 2008
South African Wines
About the SessionThe South African session brings together a selection of the Cape’s most historic and celebrated wines, spanning decades of winemaking heritage. From Kanonkop, Meerlust and Rustenberg to Klein Constantia and Thelema, the collection showcases landmark Cabernet Sauvignon, Bordeaux-style blends and the iconic Vin de Constance, offering collectors a rare opportunity to explore some of South Africa’s most enduring and influential wines across multiple vintages.
LOT 103
Rustenberg
John X Merriman 2008
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Provenance
Single-Owner Private Collection
Critics Ratings
"The iconic 2008 John X. Merriman is a blend of 51% Cabernet Sauvignon, 36% Merlot, 7% Petit Verdot plus a little Cabernet Franc and Malbec that was raised in 35% new oak French barrels for 21 months. It has a very ripe bouquet of blackberry, plum and a touch of tobacco that is perhaps a little disjointed and will need time to integrate. The palate is full-bodied with firm, dry, grippy tannins and a lot of tobacco-tinged black fruit. It expresses commendable definition and freshness with a nice touch of austerity that should see it age over 7-10 years with ease." - Neal Martin, Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, 93/100 (Aug 2011)
"Dark crimson, a bit less herbaceous than earlier vintages I have tasted. Chewy, very fresh, full of energy and leads you on to the next sip. Clean cut, almost angular but the fruit fills the structure. 2012-2020." - Julia Harding MW, JancisRobinson.com, 16.5/20 (Oct 2012)
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