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Meerlust: 8 Generations and the Rubicon

Stellenbosch, South Africa

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"Crossing the Rubicon: Meerlust's 1980 blend (44% Cabernet, 40% Merlot, 12% Cabernet Franc) changed South African wine history from this 1693 estate 5km from Cape of Good Hope."

HistoricFamily runRustic
Founded
1693
Signature wine
Rubicon
Price
High
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    Meerlust: 8 Generations and the Rubicon

    The Myburgh family has made wine here for 8 generations since 1756. Italian winemaker Giorgio Dalla Cia created the Rubicon Bordeaux blend -- one of SA's greatest wines. The old cellar has a cask dated 1776. On the road between Vergelegen and Stellenbosch, overlooking False Bay.

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