Summary
| Producer | Meerlust Estate |
|---|---|
| Grape Variety | 100% Pinot Noir |
| Vintage | 2009 |
| Body | Medium |
| Style | Dry, medium bodied |
| Bottle Size | 0.75 l |
| Colour | Intense, yet translucent ruby-purple in colour |
| Maturation | Matured for up to 10 years |
| Wine Origin | |
| Origin | Stellenbosch |
| Region | Western Cape |
| Country | South Africa |
Wine Makers Notes
| Winemaker | Chris Williams |
|---|---|
| The Vineyard | Selected from 3 clones of Pinot Noir, hand picked in the coolness of morning before partial crushing |
| Analysis | |
| Alcohol | 13.05% |
| Residual Sugar | 1.8 g/l |
| Acidity | 5.92 g/l |
| pH | 3.33 |
Wine Makers Notes
| Tasting Notes | |
|---|---|
| Colour | Intense, yet translucent ruby-purple in colour |
| Bouquet | Lifted scents of summer fruit, red cherry, strawberry, misky perfume and a distinct minerality. |
| Palate | Medium bodied with pure Pinot Noir fruit flavours of plum and red cherry |
| Serving and Storage | |
| Optimal Drinking Window from Vintage | Now for up to 10 years |
| Cellar Life from Vintage | 10 years |
| Serving Temperature | 16 - 18 |
| Decanting Time | 0 - 1 |
| Food Pairings | White and Red meats, Parma ham, grilled line fish, mushrooms and cheese |
