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Plum & cigar-box aromatics prelude a multi-layered palate with an elegant tannin structure. This Bordeaux blend typifies Rustenberg terroir & has good ageing potential, if cellared correctly. This wine is named for a former owner of Rustenberg, John Xavier Merriman, who bought the farm in 1892 in sympathy with farmers suffering from the phyloxera crisis. He played a great role in revitalizing Rustenberg & in promoting the tourism & agricultural value of Idas Valley, the area close to the town of Stellenbosch in which Rustenberg is situated. This Bordeaux blend typifies Rustenberg terroir & has good ageing potential, if cellared correctly for 10 -15 Years from vintage. 51% Cabernet Sauvignon, 35% Merlot, 7% Petit Verdot, 4% Cabernet Franc, 3% Malbec. Limited Stock. ...
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Although we had a dry winter, there was plenty of water available when required in the hot summer months to ensure that the vineyards matured naturally, without undue stress. The vineyards boasted perfect canopies, allowing optimum light penetration for the ripening of bunches & the development of good colour. During the harvest, perfect phenolic ripeness with soft, ripe tannins was achieved. The berries were of great quality & ideal colour, & came in at lovely low sugars due to cool conditions at harvest. 51% Cabernet Sauvignon, 35% Merlot, 7% Petit Verdot, 4% Cabernet Franc, 3% Malbec. ...
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Although we had a dry winter, there was plenty of water available when required in the hot summer months to ensure that the vineyards matured naturally, without undue stress. The vineyards boasted perfect canopies, allowing optimum light penetration for the ripening of bunches & the development of good colour. During the harvest, perfect phenolic ripeness with soft, ripe tannins was achieved. The berries were of great quality & ideal colour, & came in at lovely low sugars due to cool conditions at harvest. 51% Cabernet Sauvignon, 35% Merlot, 7% Petit Verdot, 4% Cabernet Franc, 3% Malbec. ...
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The John X Merriman is a powerful wine that rewards aging. In its youth the wine is worth decanting & expresses cassis, black currant & dark fruits complemented with cigar tobacco & sour cherrynotes. As the wine ages & its fine grained tannins soften a softer more savoury palate develops revealing wonderful drinkabilityand tertiary complexity. ...
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Rich aromas of blackberries, cassis, eucalyptus & dark chocolate follow through to a smooth palate that is both balanced & well-rounded. This wine can be enjoyed now or will benefit from maturation in ideal cellar conditions. Maturation potential: 8
- 10 years from vintage. A cold, wet winter in 2009 allowed for the lovely, even budding of the vineyards during spring, & the warm, sunny days that followed in summer resulted in great flavour & colour development in the berries. Full fruit flavours & soft tannins, together with good aromatics & ideal acidity, made 2010 an excellent vintage.
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This wine has a fragrant perfume of lilies, as well as peach & apricot fruit with complex flavours of green apple, are evident on the palate. Characters of sweeter pineapple, flesh out the mid-palate & give weight to a peppery the finish with great minerality. Excellent maturation potential under ideal cellaring conditions. ...
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A very attractive blend with hints of orange & savoury flavours, & a touch of sweetness on the palate. Whole-bunch-pressed Roussanne grapes were fermented & matured in 2 x 300 litre Burgundian Hogsheads (Barrels) for 3 months. It was than blended with super-ripe tank-fermented Viognier, & low alcohol Semillon (10% oak-fermented) to create this unusual, yet rewarding blend. This wine will complement a lightly spiced meal, or simply be enjoyed on its own. 50% Semillon, 45% Viognier, 5% Roussanne. Limited Stock. ...
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Deep violet, inky hues characterise this wine. The aromas are initially savoury & meaty, developing into a very concentrated & complex perfume with prominent spicy notes of cloves, cinnamon & violets. The palate entry exhibits tremendous concentration of flavour & has gratifying length. Ageing Potential
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- 10 years from vintage.

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This is an elegant Chardonnay, with a scent of lemon, mandarin orange & hints of pine needles, complemented by a crisp finish on the palate. A lovely cold, wet winter in 2009 allowed for good, even budding of the vineyards during spring, & then the beautiful, warm, sunny days in summer resulted in great flavor & colour development in the berries. Full, fruit flavours & soft tannins with good aromatics & ideal acidity made 2010 & excellent vintage. Another great year for Chardonnay! Harvested from the 26th of January 2010 until the 8th of February 2010. ...
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Soft & rounded, with a big hit of rich & savoury celery. The spice & earthiness in the gin come to the fore, with coriander, angelica & orris surrounded by delicate & sweet citrus. Rutte Celery Gin is distilled from botanicals including; natural celery, juniper, coriander, angelica, orange peel, & cardamom. The essential gin to use in a Red Snapper cocktail, the gin's celery notes are accentuated when mixed with fresh celery & tomato juice. ...
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Rustenberg - Stellenbosch R M Nicholson 2016 75cl Bottle

Blackcurrant aromas are complemented by scents of dried herbs and notes of black pepper and spice, followed by a palate with serious structure from the Bordeaux varieties and finishing off with softness from the Shiraz. 50% Shiraz; 29% Merlot; 21% Cabernet Sauvignon.
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  • SKU: 8008-18999
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Blackcurrant aromas are complemented by scents of dried herbs & notes of black pepper & spice, followed by a palate with serious structure from the Bordeaux varieties & finishing off with softness from the Shiraz. 50% Shiraz; 29% Merlot; 21% Cabernet Sauvignon.

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Merlot - A red grape variety used for blended and varietal wines
Sauvignon - A grape variety
Palate - A term used to describe the roof of the mouth
Black - A colour which does not emit any colour of the spectrum. Black absorbs all frequencies of the spectrum.
Pepper - A term used for a whole variety of different vegetables and a common table seasoning
bottle - A container with a narrow neck in comparison to the body. Often used for containing fluids such as wine and milk.

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