{"product_id":"meerlust-rubicon-2022","title":"Meerlust Rubicon 2022","description":"\u003c!--Start tab labels--\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"ctl00_Main_Pnl_TastingNotes\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"list_title\"\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"body\"\u003eA youthful deep ruby red colour. A complex perfume of violets, ripe black plum, blackberry, cassis with cedar wood, bouquet garni and potpourri spice. Still young and intense, the palate is full bodied, packed with fresh dark fruit and rounded tannins and seamlessly integrated oak and a lifted acidity. This wine offers balance and elegance.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"body\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"body\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAgeing Potential\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAgeing potential of 10 - 20 years, provided wine is stored in ideal cellar conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlend Information\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e44% Cabernet Sauvignon, 40% Merlot, 12% Cabernet Franc, 4% Petit Verdot\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIn The Vineyard\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHigher than the long-term average rainfall was recorded during the winter months leading up to the 2022 harvest. Soil profiles were well saturated at the beginning of the growing season with bud break being delayed due to low soil temperatures for up to nine days compared to the previous year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExceptional summer rainfall resulted in lush canopies with high growth rates due to access to water and higher mean temperatures recorded in the growing season. Although bud break occurred later, flowering and veraison only differed a day or two from the previous season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe pace of the season was slowed down by a dry and warm temperatures recorded during the ripening period this led to harvest starting later. This resulted in good hang times, minimal harvesting pressure due to lower yields enabling the picking of grapes at optimal ripeness levels. Wines of this season shows finesse and fruit freshness coupled with a fine tannin structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIn The Cellar\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe 2022 Rubicon is a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon (44%), Merlot (40%), Cabernet Franc (12%) and Petit Verdot (4%) every parcel of each variety was fermented separately before undergoing malolactic fermentation in 300 L barrels. After 8 months in barrel, the components were blended and given another 10 months in barrel for harmonization before bottling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"body\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"body\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"ctl00_Main_Pnl_Ageing\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs-content\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"active\" id=\"tab1\" style=\"display: block;\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli id=\"tab2\" class=\"\" style=\"display: none;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eWinemaker: Chris Williams\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eVarietal: 49% Cabernet Sauvignon, 28% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Franc, 3% Petit Verdot\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eAlcohol – 13.6 %vol\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eAppellation - Stellenbosch\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eAgeing Potential: 15 – 30 years, provided wine is stored in ideal cellar conditions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli id=\"tab3\" class=\"\" style=\"display: none;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e98 points – Tim Atkin\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"BraveNewWorld.Wine","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46796904857757,"sku":"MEERUB22","price":96.43,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0077\/7568\/2627\/files\/Meerlust-Rubicon_20640355-23c6-4ba9-892b-8495b0cc3ae1.jpg?v=1694509847","url":"https:\/\/www.bravenewworld.wine\/products\/meerlust-rubicon-2022","provider":"BraveNewWorld.Wine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}