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The Cabernet Sauvignon is grown on low yielding, predominantly biotite partially decomposed granite gravel topsoil rich in quartz and feldspar to a depth of approximately 600mm with a loamy clay subsoil. The Merlot vineyards are planted on more clay rich, yet well drained soils to ensure moisture retention and availability to the vines roots right through the summer.
The Cabernet Franc Vineyard is situated on a very well drained, stony Vilafontes soil with approximately 20% clay which is ideal for this variety.
Vintage Information The 2017 vintage was surprising in that from the very beginning it was similar to the superb 2015. A cold winter in 2016 followed but a warm spring ensured early and evening bud break. Although comparatively dry, as the Cape was still experiencing a drought, the 2017 crop was greatly enhanced by our ability to irrigate strategically, ensuring steady ripening and eventual phenolic development of even the later ripening vineyards. Strict green harvesting and exposure of the fruit to gentle morning sun yielded perfectly healthy and ripe fruit across all the varieties
Grape Varieties 68% Cabernet Sauvignon 16% Merlot 12% Cabernet Franc, 4% Petit Verdot
Meerlust
wine type | Red |
country | South Africa |
region | Stellenbosch |
wine style | Full Bodied Red |
wine grape | Merlot |
wine grape | Cabernet Franc |
wine grape | Cabernet Sauvignon |
vintage | 2017 |
strength | 14% |
wine country | South Africa |
wine region | Stellenbosch |
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