Summary
| Producer | Meerlust Estate |
|---|---|
| Grape Variety | 86% Merlot, 14% Cabernet Franc |
| Vintage | 2007 |
| Body | Medium |
| Style | Fruity, juicy reds |
| Bottle Size | 0.75 l |
| Colour | Deep youthful purple colour with a ruby rim |
| Maturation | Matured for up to 12 years |
| Wine Origin | |
| Origin | Stellenbosch |
| Region | Western Cape |
| Country | South Africa |
Wine Makers Notes
| Winemaker | Chris Williams |
|---|---|
| The Vineyard | Selected from 26 year old estate grown Merlot plantings, situated on clay-rich soils. |
| Analysis | |
| Alcohol | 14% |
| Residual Sugar | 2.9 g/l |
| Acidity | 6.3 g/l |
| pH | 3.45 |
Wine Makers Notes
| Tasting Notes | |
|---|---|
| Colour | Deep youthful purple colour with a ruby rim. |
| Bouquet | A typical Merlot nose, with juicy plum and mulberry fruit, lifted spiciness and hints of dark chocolate. |
| Palate | Palate offers generous, ripe, pure Merlot fruit with refreshing acidity, structured yet silky tannins and pronounced length and minerality. |
| Serving and Storage | |
| Optimal Drinking Window from Vintage | Now for up to 12 years |
| Cellar Life from Vintage | 12 years |
| Serving Temperature | 18 - 19 |
| Decanting Time | 0 - 1 |
| Food Pairings | Red meats, game and strong cheese |
