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Rustenberg John X Merriman 2012, Simonsberg Stellenbosch, 14%, £13.99 /€20-22

John Wilson
Sat Apr 4 2015 - 00:00

Smooth ripe cassis balanced nicely by an earthy tannic edge and a touch of cigar box.

John Wilson

John Wilson

John Wilson, a contributor to The Irish Times, is a wine critic

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