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| Author: | Shezza [ Sun Jul 17, 2011 10:41 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Rustenberg John X Merriman 2008 |
Waitrose ~£12.50 but bought on the recent 25% discount offer Lovely Cassis notes and good quality oak on both the nose and on the palate Tannins slightly heavy at the moment and there's a touch of greeness due to it's youth but this is already delicious and will be great in a few years time but is already very good now with a steak 
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| Author: | MedocMad [ Mon Jul 18, 2011 2:27 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Rustenberg John X Merriman 2008 |
Nice wine indeed, only got the 07 left now. |
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| Author: | Shezza [ Mon Jul 18, 2011 2:36 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Rustenberg John X Merriman 2008 |
I've yet to try the 2007 but have 3 bottles. I opened the 2008 because I had 4 bottles and also knew that if it was good I could stock up more going forward with it being the current vintage on the shelves... Heads up for you Richard, it's on offer with 20% off (making it 9.99 I think) from this Wed coming |
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| Author: | Duncan [ Mon Jul 18, 2011 5:44 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Rustenberg John X Merriman 2008 |
Heads up acknowledgement to you Shez, I'm damn glad you rate this wine, I had very seriously thought of bagging three - trouble is ....I'm stocked up to the gunwalls at the mo. the '08 vintage was on offer at the time - and there were 3 left in the racks, when I went back - But no '09 Pouilly Fume - We most def. do shoot ourselves in the foot here 
I will make room - when the opportunity arrises. |
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| Author: | Shezza [ Mon Jul 18, 2011 6:00 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Rustenberg John X Merriman 2008 |
I'm in the same boat Dunc, Have got other things I should be spending my money on right now and a reasonable stash by my standards to start working through however, I'd like to have some stuff for the future when the price will have rocketed even more so in theroy I'm actually saving money by spending now
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| Author: | tribs [ Tue Jul 19, 2011 9:10 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Rustenberg John X Merriman 2008 |
I have got a couple of 07's and an 06 left. Both cracking vintages. Good to hear the '08 is good too. I've spent a fortune on the garden and also have high stocks so will sit this one out. |
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| Author: | meljones [ Mon Aug 01, 2011 9:14 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Rustenberg John X Merriman 2008 |
12.49 Waitrose 51% Cab Sauv, 36% Merlot, 7% Petit Verdot, 4% Cab Franc and 2% Malbec, grown on lower slopes of the Simonsberg mountain in Stellenbosch. Grapes harvested Feb - March 2008. 24 vineyard blocks vinified separately during which 9 aerative pumpovers were employed. Primary ferment at 26°C and extended skin maceration. Drained and gravity fed to 35% new and 65% 2nd and 3rd fill 225l French oak barrels for malo. Blended after 9 months and returned to barrel for a further 12 months maturation. Bottled May 2010 after egg-white fining. Winemaker Randolph Christians. Suitable for vegetarians. Alc 14.5%, TA 5.9g/l, pH 3.59, RS 2.9g/l. Special Offer: Save 20%, £12.49 - £9.99 from 20/07 to 16/08. Available from Waitrose Wine Direct and 240 branches. Very inviting nose. Green peppery, blackcurrant leaf, etc. Ditto on the palate. The alcohol on this wine has been punishing in the past, but now seems to be under control. I like it and it’s definitely worth catching on offer. £9.99 is a steal. 24/05/11 |
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| Author: | Shezza [ Wed Feb 01, 2012 12:04 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Rustenberg John X Merriman 2008 |
Cassis and eucalyptus along with cigar box A little heavy on the alcohol perhaps but delicious none the less Great now and should only get better |
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| Author: | Shezza [ Sat May 04, 2013 11:51 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Rustenberg John X Merriman 2008 |
Big butch version of a Bordeaux blend. Deep, heavy fruit with lots of casis and mint and a cherry background note along with cigar smoke This still feels very young and kept for 6 days in a cool cupboard and still drank well Very nice but I need to keep my hands off the remaining bottles for a few years to see if it will become a little more refined |
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