{"product_id":"meerlust-rubicon-2021","title":"Meerlust Rubicon 2021","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWidely considered one of South Africa's most iconic wines, the Meerlust Rubicon is a benchmark Bordeaux-style blend from Stellenbosch. The 2021 vintage is an exceptional release, showcasing remarkable balance, elegance, and age-worthy structure.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDeep ruby in color, the nose opens with aromas of violets, ripe plum, cedar, fennel, and baking spice, with classic hints of licorice and cassis. The palate is full-bodied and refined, offering layers of dark fruit, sweet spice, and seamlessly integrated French oak supported by fine, rounded tannins and a lifted acidity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCrafted from 48% Cabernet Sauvignon, 46% Merlot, 5% Cabernet Franc, and 1% Petit Verdot, this is a wine built to cellar for the next decade or more, though it is already captivating with a proper decant.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRegion:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Stellenbosch, South Africa\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVarietals:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 48% Cabernet Sauvignon, 46% Merlot, 5% Cabernet Franc, 1% Petit Verdot\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePairings:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Prime rib, lamb chops, aged cheddar, and braised short ribs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Galaxy","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48384987627705,"sku":null,"price":68.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/gooddropwineshoppe.com\/products\/meerlust-rubicon-2021","provider":"Good Drop Wine Shoppe","version":"1.0","type":"link"}