Meerlust Red 2002

Medium dark opaque ruby core with cerise rim. Intense cassis and mocha nose initially. Hints of creamy oak and baking spice with earthiness & minerality. Full bodied palate with lively natural acidity. Juicy plum-cassis fruit, fine silky tannins & excellent length.

Venison, game, pot roast and noble cheese. Ideally served at 18° - 20°C.

variety : Cabernet Sauvignon [ Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot ]

winery : Meerlust Estate

winemaker : Chris Williams

wine of origin : Stellenbosch

analysis : alc : 13 % vol rs : 2.1 g/l pH : 3.4 ta : 6.1 g/l

type : Red wooded

pack : Bottle closure : Cork

ageing : Up to 12 years, provided wine is stored in ideal cellar conditions.

in the vineyard : Soil Type: Decomposed granite mixed with clay

about the harvest: Harvested at optimum ripeness.

in the cellar : The Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot grapes were fermented separately before undergoing malo-lactic fermentation in French oak barriques. The blend was further barrel matured for 16 months before being bottled.

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OTHER VINTAGES - not for sale

Meerlust Red 2019

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Meerlust Red 2011

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Meerlust Red 2009

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