Rupert & Rothschild 1998 Baron Edmond

Rupert & Rothschild 1998 Baron Edmond, South Africa ($45) - Throw this wine into a blind tasting with a flight of red Bordeaux and the average person would never peg it for anything other than a young Pauillac, particularly on the nose. Alas, this traditional blend of cabernet sauvignon and merlot is from the Rothschild venture in South Africa. One could argue that for good Bordeaux, Bordeaux is the only reliable source. I beg to differ.

Author: Robert Whitley