Meerlust

Cabernet Sauvignon

Cabernet Sauvignon from Stellenbosch, South Africa

R499

Bottle size:

750 ml

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Norman Goodfellows and shipped from the following warehouse(s):

JHB · DBN: 60+CPT: 24

A deep, youthful appearance with an intense garnet rim. The nose reveals layered aromas of red and black fruits, cedarwood, and graphite, with subtle coastal nuances of oyster shell and kelp – a hallmark of Meerlust Cabernet. On the palate, ripe blueberries are framed by elegant, fine-grained tannins. The finish is long and detailed, offering lingering notes of dark chocolate and salted liquorice. A classic, refined vintage with impressive depth and structure.

Minerality

Cassis

Plum

Cigar Box

This Cabernet Sauvignon is crafted from three distinct terroirs on the Meerlust Estate, each contributing unique character to the final wine. The Compagniesdrift block, a warm north-facing slope, features granitic soils that are coarse and gravelly, providing excellent drainage and depth. These conditions promote even ripening and result in bold, expressive fruit with a firm structure. The Quarry block lies on cooler, windswept lower slopes with shallow soils composed of greywacke and interbedded shales. Vines here are naturally low-yielding, producing fruit that delivers wines with red fruit clarity, remarkable length, and precision. Lastly, the River Terraces are characterised by sandy soils interspersed with rounded river stones. This area experiences the greatest variation between day and night temperatures, which enhances flavour development. The result is a component known for its delicate, fruit-forward nature and aromatic lift. Together, these diverse vineyard parcels form the backbone of a wine that is both layered and balanced, reflecting the unique topography and microclimates of the Meerlust Estate.

This structured yet elegant Cabernet Sauvignon pairs beautifully with richly flavoured dishes such as roast lamb with rosemary, aged ribeye steak, or beef Wellington. For a vegetarian option, it complements the earthy richness of mushroom risotto or the savoury depth of aubergine parmigiana. Mature cheeses, particularly hard styles like Comté or aged Cheddar, also make excellent companions, enhancing the wine’s dark fruit, savoury undertones, and refined tannins.

Lamb

Beef

Vegetables

Hard Cheese

Meerlust

Growing fine wines on the Meerlust Estate has been part of the Myburgh family tradition for eight generations beginning in 1756. Long recognized for producing world-class wines the Meerlust Estate is singularly rich in charm and history. A tour of the estate situated fifteen kilometers south of Stellenbosch reveals its graceful manor house classical wine cellar rose gardens family cemetery dovecote and bird sanctuary. The first owner of the property a German immigrant named Henning Huising recognized the beauty and potential of the farm and settled here in 1693. He named his new-found home Meerlust meaning pleasure of the sea as the manor house sits on a granite outcrop only 5 km from False Bay and in the warm summer months the vineyards are refreshed by ocean breezes and evening mists which roll in from the coast. Visitors to the Estate - a National Monument - have for centuries anticipated seeing the cool white façade of the Manor House as they passed through the gates and along the palm and oak tree-lined drive. Not much has changed. Today that sense of having arrived at a most treasured home and estate is enhanced by the knowledge - on seeing the sweep of vineyards that flank the drive - that here grow the grapes of the prized Meerlust wines. Contemporary Meerlust is an exciting fusion of the refreshingly modern and the tirelessly classical.