Tasted late in 2018, the 2016 Meerlust Merlot was already showing great approachability and charm. The dark fruit and opulence of the wine is immediately apparent. We have been refining the viticulture to produce more balanced, flavourful fruit. Intense dark brambly fruit on the nose, mulberry, liquorice and damson plum with hints of dark chocolate and spice, tempered by a stony minerality. The medium-full bodied palate offers generous, ripe, pure Merlot fruit with refreshing acidity, structured yet silky tannins and pronounced length and minerality. There is a core of juiciness, opulence and richness typical of the variety, while the Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot lend greater complexity to the wine.

Product Notes

Meerlust Estate Merlot wine portrays the sophistication of South African viniculture. This exemplary red boasts a tantalising palate inspiration drawn from the Stellenbosch terroir. Its nose teems with plum, blackberry, and cherry, underpinned by fine nuances of chocolate and spice. This Merlot displays an opulent structure, capturing dark fruit notes superbly balanced by a well-measured acidity and refined tannins. Silken in texture and enduring in its finish, it makes a stellar companion for hearty dishes or can be savoured standalone. It's a sublime testament to the wine mastery of Meerlust, marvellously encapsulating the estate's grandeur in every bottle.

About the Winery

Situated in the heart of the Stellenbosch wine region, Meerlust Estate is indisputably one of South Africa's most iconic and historic wineries. For more than two decades the property has remained under the loving stewardship of the Myburgh family. Their deep passion and respect for the land is evident in each bottle of wine produced on the estate.

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