91+ points “Never a wine to shout about its pedigree instead it prefers to whisper confidently about its regal heritage. This Meerlust Red 2018 is sleek fresh and light on its feet with delicately perfumed aromatics of dried violets smoky charcoal embers raisined redcurrants and freshly cut cedar spice. The palate is light to medium bodied cool and crisp showing a pure precise black berry elegance sleek fresh acids and a cool textural linearity. The wine finishes with notes of melted black liquorice black plum sappy black currant and charred barbequed savoury notes. Impressive accessibility and a classy harmonious balance make this a really delicious glassful now with added pleasure to be expected over 3-8+ years of ageing.” – Greg Sherwood MW
Meerlust constantly amazes us. Their ability to produce exceptional wines in both a Bordeaux- and Burgundy-style is uncanny. Packed with South African sunshine and charm their 2018 Estate Red is a blend of Merlot and Cabernet Franc. We love how this blend is constantly evolving and changing. This is only the second vintage not to contain Cabernet Sauvignon with Merlot taking the lead this year. So for fans it has something a little different to offer.
Big juicy and round Meerlust Red is an eruption of cassis plum crumble roasted red pepper blackberry dark chocolate vanilla dried herbs and exotic spices. This ever-popular style is the full-bodied kind that caused us to all fall in love with New World wine in the first place and it’s screaming out for barbeques steaks and robust flavours.
The Myburgh family has been making wine at Meerlust Estate for eight generations stretching back to 1756. And to think that some people call this the New World! Drive up the long palm tree-lined driveway and you’ll discover the iconic white manor house atop a granite outcrop 5km from False Bay. The hot vineyards are cooled by the refreshing ocean breezes helping the Myburghs to create wines with finesse.
SKU No.: 3373004
Style No.: 857233
Region: Stellenbosch
Grapes: Merlot,Cabernet Franc
Closure: Cork
Alcohol by volume (ABV): 14%
Volume: 750ml
Allergens: Sulphites
91+ points “Never a wine to shout about its pedigree instead it prefers to whisper confidently about its regal heritage. This Meerlust Red 2018 is sleek fresh and light on its feet with delicately perfumed aromatics of dried violets smoky charcoal embers raisined redcurrants and freshly cut cedar spice. The palate is light to medium bodied cool and crisp showing a pure precise black berry elegance sleek fresh acids and a cool textural linearity. The wine finishes with notes of melted black liquorice black plum sappy black currant and charred barbequed savoury notes. Impressive accessibility and a classy harmonious balance make this a really delicious glassful now with added pleasure to be expected over 3-8+ years of ageing.” – Greg Sherwood MW
Meerlust constantly amazes us. Their ability to produce exceptional wines in both a Bordeaux- and Burgundy-style is uncanny. Packed with South African sunshine and charm their 2018 Estate Red is a blend of Merlot and Cabernet Franc. We love how this blend is constantly evolving and changing. This is only the second vintage not to contain Cabernet Sauvignon with Merlot taking the lead this year. So for fans it has something a little different to offer.
Big juicy and round Meerlust Red is an eruption of cassis plum crumble roasted red pepper blackberry dark chocolate vanilla dried herbs and exotic spices. This ever-popular style is the full-bodied kind that caused us to all fall in love with New World wine in the first place and it’s screaming out for barbeques steaks and robust flavours.
The Myburgh family has been making wine at Meerlust Estate for eight generations stretching back to 1756. And to think that some people call this the New World! Drive up the long palm tree-lined driveway and you’ll discover the iconic white manor house atop a granite outcrop 5km from False Bay. The hot vineyards are cooled by the refreshing ocean breezes helping the Myburghs to create wines with finesse.
SKU No.: 3373004
Style No.: 857233