South African & International Fine Wine

Live Auction, 14 September 2019

Session Two

Sold for

ZAR 6 828
Lot 345
  • Meerlust; Rubicon; 2004; 1 (1 x 1); 5000ml


Lot Estimate
ZAR 6 500 - 8 500
Selling Price
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
ZAR 6 828

About this Item

2004 Rubicon
1 (1 x 1) 5000ml

Meerlust Estate, owned by the Myburgh family, has been in the family for eight generations. Located 5km from False Bay, the property was given the name 'Meerlust' from the original owner, which means 'pleasure of the sea'. The Meerlust name is synonymous with tradition, elegance and longevity. In fact, it was their Cabernet Sauvignon, produced since 1975, that was the first to carry the Meerlust label.

Finally, in 1980 after several years of experimentation with fellow winemaker Giorgio Dalla Cia, their new estate was born and it was unlike anything South Africa had seen before. 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.

Provenance

Wine Cellar

Critics Ratings

Elegant but not insubstantial, 04 is Chris Williams’s debut with long-time Cape icon. 64% cab; merlot, cab f. Silk rather than brocade; blackcurrant, raspberry notes deliver harmony, length & balance. 2 yrs oak, 80% new. Deserves cellaring.’ – Platter’s SA Wine Guide 2009, 4.5*

Concentrated and grippy, with dark, roasted plum, black licorice, charcoal, mesquite and bittersweet cocoa notes. Traditional in vein, with an iron- and earth-filled finish that should soften nicely with cellaring. Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Cabernet Franc.’ – 90/100 Wine Spectator (2008)

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