Rustenberg John X Merriman 2021 750ml redblend

Rustenberg John X Merriman 2021 750ml redblendThe John X Merriman is a powerful wine that rewards aging. In its youth the wine is worth decanting and expresses cassis, black currant and dark fruits complemented with cigar tobacco and sour cherry notes. As the wine ages and its fine grained tannins soften a softer more savoury palate develops revealing wonderful drinkability and tertiary complexity.

or light appetizers

You'll notice aromas of Red Earth

and clear (like water) in color

tonics and soda waters

the wine has beautifully ripe tannins

strawberry shortcake

jalapeño peppers and fresh herbs

yet it also has a good core of ripe blackberry and plum to keep it in balance

This expansive offering offers rich layers of satin-textured candied lemons

cocoa beans and fresh strawberry

with bright floral overtones and succulent red berry and plum fruit

Expressive aromas of white flowers