Summary
| Producer | Meerlust Estate |
|---|---|
| Grape Variety | 71% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Merlot, 9% Cabernet Franc |
| Vintage | 2009 |
| Body | Full |
| Style | Fruity, juicy reds |
| Bottle Size | 0.75 l |
| Colour | Intense opaque, deep ruby colour |
| Maturation | Matured for 8 years |
| Wine Origin | |
| Origin | Stellenbosch |
| Region | Western Cape |
| Country | South Africa |
Wine Makers Notes
| Winemaker | Chris Williams |
|---|---|
| The Vintage | The 2008 vinetage was warm and dry, yielding ripe, healthy fruit. Grapes were hand picked. |
| The Vineyard | The 2008 vinetage was warm and dry, yielding ripe, healthy fruit. Grapes were hand picked. |
| Analysis | |
| Alcohol | 13.78% |
| Residual Sugar | 2.9 g/l |
| Acidity | 5.7 g/l |
| pH | 3.71 |
Wine Makers Notes
| Tasting Notes | |
|---|---|
| Colour | Intense opaque, deep ruby colour |
| Bouquet | The nose is expressive, with a lifted dark fruit, caccis, plum, chocolate and black cherry |
| Palate | Opened textured with a rich juiciness, caccis fruit and savoury quality allready, while the ripe tannins will allow further bottle ageing |
| Serving and Storage | |
| Optimal Drinking Window from Vintage | Nor for up to 8 years |
| Cellar Life from Vintage | 8 years |
| Decanting Time | 0 - 1 |
| Food Pairings | Venison, game, pot roast and noble cheese |
