Meerlust EstateRed 2021

Product code: 21919
£16.90 inc VAT
South Africa
Red Wine from
Stellenbosch, South Africa
Country
Country: South Africa
Region
Region: Stellenbosch
Type
Type: Red Wine
Winery
Winery: Meerlust Estate
Alcohol
Alcohol: 14.00%
Volume
Volume: 750 ml
Winemaker
Winemaker: Chris Williams
Grape
Grape: Cabernet Franc, Merlot
Grape: 43% Cabernet Sauvignon, 31% Merlot, 21% Cabernet Franc, 5% Petit Verdot
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Country
Country: South Africa
Region
Region: Stellenbosch
Type
Type: Red Wine
Winery
Winery: Meerlust Estate
Alcohol
Alcohol: 14.00%
Volume
Volume: 750 ml
Winemaker
Winemaker: Chris Williams
Grape
Grape: Cabernet Franc, Merlot
Grape: 43% Cabernet Sauvignon, 31% Merlot, 21% Cabernet Franc, 5% Petit Verdot

Taste Profile

Light
Bold
Smooth
Tannic
Dry
Sweet
Soft
Acidic

Tasting Note

Weather vagaries and Meerlust’s exacting quality requirements determine that not every vintage is worthy of our flagship red blend Rubicon. Thus is born, in rare years, our collector’s Meerlust Red 2019. The Red 2019 is a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot aged in French oak for 17 months. Intense fresh red fruit combines with floral, spicy notes in a medium-bodied wine with a soft, silky texture.

Product Notes

Meerlust Estate Red is a South African Bordeaux-style blend that epitomizes the unique terroir of the Stellenbosch region. This wine is a rich and complex combination of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, and Petit Verdot grapes, each contributing to the wine's depth of flavor. The nose is filled with aromas of black currant, black cherry, and vanilla, leading to a velvety palate that is rich in dark fruit flavors and hints of chocolate. The wine is aged in French oak barrels for 14-16 months, softening the tannins and adding complexity to the finished product. Overall, Meerlust Estate Red is an elegant, full-bodied wine that is perfect for any special occasion.

About the Winery

Meerlust Estate

Meerlust Estate is a South African winery that has been the tradition and business of the Myburgh family, stretching since 1756 over eight generations. The person who established the estate was Johannes Albertus Myburgh. In 1959, Nicolas Myburgh received ownership of the winery. He started an extensive renovation and restoration program of its architectural structures that followed a Cape Dutch style. Even today, the family’s dedication and ambition of the art and craft of winemaking continue under the eight-generation Hannes Myburgh. 

http://www.meerlust.co.za

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