Meerlust
Cabernet Sauvignon
Cabernet Sauvignon from Stellenbosch, South Africa
Bottle size:
750 ml
Shipping: R90 nationwide
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.
Description
The 2022 Meerlust Cabernet Sauvignon displays deep ruby to plum-black color in the glass. On the nose, expect pronounced dark fruit aromas of cassis, plum, blackberry and blackcurrant complemented by classic Cabernet elements such as cedar, subtle oak spice and earthy tones. On the palate this wine is full-bodied, richly structured with concentrated dark fruit flavours balanced by fresh acidity and refined tannins. The finish is long, elegant and persistent with lingering dark fruit and gentle oak spices.
Food Pairing
Pairs excellently with rich red meats such as grilled ribeye or roast lamb, hearty stews, braised game, and mature cheeses. The wine’s structure and tannins complement protein-rich dishes and fatty textures.
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