Meerlust Merlot

Meerlust Merlot 2018 is an elegant, complex wine that beautifully showcases the Stellenbosch terroir and the winemaking precision of Meerlust. The addition of a small proportion of Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot gives the wine greater structure and depth, and a longer finish than Merlot alone would have.
Rich, layered aromas of ripe plums, dark cherries, forest berries, tobacco, spices, damp cedar and dried herbs.

The grapes for Meerlust Merlot 2018 were harvested by hand, typically in March (the South African harvest takes place from February to April). They were picked by hand into small crates to minimize damage to the berries. After selection and sorting, the grapes were gently destemmed and vinified separately by parcel. This helped achieve the highest possible quality and complexity in the resulting cuvée.

Grilled lamb, Roasted duck breast, Beef steak,
Aged cheeses (Comté, Manchego, Brie de Meaux)

Meerlust Estate is one of South Africa’s most prominent and oldest wine estates, with a rich history dating back to 1693. It lies approximately 15 km south of Stellenbosch and just 5 km from False Bay, giving it a unique microclimate ideal for growing grapes. The estate’s first owner was the German immigrant Henning Huising, who named his new home “Meerlust” in 1693, meaning “pleasure of the sea.” Meerlust has been owned by the Myburgh family since 1756, and they have farmed the estate for eight generations. The current steward is Hannes Myburgh, who continues the family tradition of producing high-quality wines.