Reviews
November 1, 2024 90 Points Wine Enthusiast
This Chardonnay has weight and energy. It opens with aromatic patisserie spices, but chamomile and citrus fruit dominate the palate, alongside crisp acidity.
October 23, 2024 16/20 Points JancisRobinson.com
Pale yellow. Very, very light apple smell. When cold and first opened, the wine was curiously mute and introvert. I wrote, 'A gentle little wine, trying to be as small and unnoticeable as possible.' But three days later it was much more vibrant and interesting, showing peppery curds, pomelo sherbet, frangipani and a bit of buttery oat biscuit. The acidity at a slight angle, but it gives the finish cut. Definitely don't serve too cold.
May 9, 2024 91 Points The Wine Advocate
The 2020 Meerlust Red is a blend of 33% Merlot, 32% Cabernet Franc, 27% Cabernet Sauvignon and 8% Petit Verdot. It showcases a vibrant palate of flavors, including red cherry, juicy raspberry and blackberry, all balanced with fine tannins. The wine exhibits succulent acidity, a food-friendly finish and a fuzzy, graphite tannic edge. Nicely executed, this blend speaks to the art of winemaking. After eight months of aging in oak, the components were blended and further aged for an additional eight months in barrels. This is a large production of 150,000 bottles.
May 9, 2024 92 Points The Wine Advocate
The 2020 Rubicon is composed mainly of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, with Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot in lesser proportions. The wine marks a triumphant return, after no Rubicon was released in 2019. The wine is densely fruit-forward, tightly wound and dusty, with clean aromatics that round out its robust character. It features a balanced, elegantly powerful palate with refreshing tannins and consistent acidity that keeps everything in check. The finish is notably food friendly, echoing with nuances of lead pencil. After eight months in the barrel, the components were blended and aged for an additional 10 months in barrels.
April 1, 2024 91 Points Wine Spectator
A harmonious, medium-bodied white, with a creamy mesh of creamed apple, lemon curd, toasted hazelnut and lime blossom notes. Shows good length and a pleasing roundness on the palate, with a fresh, spiced finish. Drink now through 2029.