Summary
| Producer | Meerlust Estate |
|---|---|
| Grape Variety | 69% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Merlot, 16% Cabernet Franc |
| Vintage | 2005 |
| Body | Full |
| Style | Rich, spicey reds |
| Bottle Size | 1.5 l |
| Colour | Intense opaque, deep ruby colour |
| Maturation | Matured for up to 20 years |
| Wine Origin | |
| Origin | Stellenbosch |
| Region | Western Cape |
| Country | South Africa |
Wine Makers Notes
| Winemaker | Chris Williams |
|---|---|
| Analysis | |
| Alcohol | 13.94% |
| Residual Sugar | 3.1 g/l |
| Acidity | 5.9 g/l |
| pH | 3.67 |
Wine Makers Notes
| Tasting Notes | |
|---|---|
| Colour | Very deep youthful colour, intesne almost purple hue. |
| Bouquet | Very classic Rubicon nose, with violets, red plum, cedarwood and intense spiceyness. |
| Palate | The palate is full bodied, structured but packed with fresh dark fruit and rounded linear tannins. |
| Serving and Storage | |
| Optimal Drinking Window from Vintage | Now for up to 20 years |
| Cellar Life from Vintage | 20 years |
| Decanting Time | 0 - 1 |
| Food Pairings | Venison, game, pot roast and noble cheese |
