Meerlust Merlot

0.75L | 14.0%

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Merlot

Meerlust

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Meerlust Merlot

Taste & Aging

Light

Bold

Smooth

Tannic

Dry

Sweet

Soft

Acidity

Drinking Window

Aging phase Until 2026

Ready to drink 2026 - 2032

Past peak After 2032

Aromas

Cherries Plums Redcurrants Earthy Herbal

Food Pairing

Roast chicken Pork Hearty vegetarian dishes

Vintage Report

The 2018 vintage in South Africa achieved an excellent score of 92 points. The wines from this year are early-drinking and very accessible.

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This red wine clearly focuses on one grape variety: Merlot. With a small addition of Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot, it's an exceptionally powerful Meerlust wine. The 23-year-old vines are planted in clay soil on the coastal region, giving this Merlot its full, rich flavors, with notes of dark fruit.

Manual harvest for Meerlust Merlot

Meerlust is among Stellenbosch's finest. Thanks in part to its rich history and numerous international awards, its wines are incredibly popular. Henning Huizing purchased the winery in 1693 and renamed it Meerlust. The name refers to its location, just a few kilometers from False Bay. In 1756, the house was purchased by the Myburg family, who began producing wine there. It was this family who discovered that the volcanic granite in the area was exceptionally suitable for viticulture. This quickly led to distinctive results. This family remains at the helm today. The grapes are carefully harvested by hand. They are then immediately transported to the winery, where they are selected and carefully separated. The grapes ferment in stainless steel tanks, with regular pumping of the juice over the skins. This enhances the wine's color and flavors. Some of the wine underwent a three-week long maceration on the skins before pressing. Malolactic fermentation took place in French oak barrels. The juice is then aged for 19 months in French oak barrels, approximately half of which are new.

A full, rich Merlot from Meerlust

The Meerlust Merlot shimmers purple in the glass, transitioning beautifully to garnet. The aroma reveals blackcurrants, blueberries, mulberries, cherries, blackberries, licorice, and plums. As if that weren't enough, it's complemented by notes of dark chocolate and spices. The palate is full-bodied and rich with hints of dark fruit. It's robust and smooth, supported by good acidity and powerful yet soft tannins. Delicious with a good steak.

Product details

Availability	Only 4 in stock!
Alcohol content	14.0%
Vintage	2018
Size	0.75L
Region	Western Cape
Sub-region	Stellenbosch
Land	South Africa
Producer	Meerlust
Varietal(s)	Merlot
Ideal serving temperature ?	16° - 18°C
Storage at perfecte wijn	Air conditioned at 18°c