"The die is cast," Julius Caesar is supposed to have said as he led his troops towards Rome in 49BC across the crucial border of the Rubicon River, marking an irrevocable turning point in history. In 1980 a new frontier was crossed in the South African wine industry, with the birth of a new red Bordeaux-style blend, the Meerlust Rubicon. Like Caesar, there could be no turning back! The blend comprises Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot. This iconic wine is only made in quality years and the portions of each variety vary according to vintage.