Meerlust Estate has been part of the Myburgh family tradition for eight generations, dating back to 1756. Long recognised for producing world-class wines, the Meerlust Estate is singularly rich in charm and history.
Viticulture Soil Type: Decomposed granite mixed with clay
Wine Making The Meerlust Red 2004 a blend of 86 % Cabernet Sauvignon and 14 % Merlot grown on the historic Meerlust Estate in Stellenbosch. The wine was selected and blended for early drinkability but will reward maturation up to 8 years from vintage.
Tasting Notes The wine is intense ruby red in colour and has a deep purple hue. The nose has intense cassis and plum notes with the characteristic Meerlust minerality and hints of Indian ink, chocolate and fennel.
The palate is rich with juicy fruit, silky refined tannins and layered complexity, opening to a soft, seductive mouthfeel with a lingering aftertaste.
Food Matching Venison, game, pot roast and noble cheese
wine type
Red
country
South Africa
region
Stellenbosch
wine style
Full Bodied Red
wine grape
Merlot
wine grape
Cabernet Sauvignon
vintage
2017
strength
14%
wine country
South Africa
wine region
Stellenbosch
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