Rustenberg John X Merriman, Stellenbosch, South Africa 2022 Somos blackberries

blackberries

A pale straw yellow colour

ripe fruit without excess and a soft mouthfeel representing a warmer vintage

Deeply refreshing and surprisingly complex

Rustenberg John X Merriman, Stellenbosch, South Africa 2022 Somos blackberriesThe 2022 John X Merriman is Rustenberg's estate blend that changes each year, either Merlot or Cabernet driven, this year the latter. This was late picked and matured for 20 months in barrels, with 30% new oak. It has a slightly savory nose thats a bit tertiary in style, with brown spices infusing the mainly red fruit and a touch of wild mint emerging with time. The palate is medium bodied with grainy tannins and a crisp line of acidity. Its quite