Meerlust Red Magnum
South African Red Blend
£42.95
"Long recognized for producing world-class wines, Meerlust Estate has been the pride of the Myburgh family since 1756. Today, the traditional dedication to the art of winemaking continues under the guidance of Hannes Myburgh, eighth generation custodian of this seventeenth-century national monument.
Meerlust, with its historic manor house, classic wine cellar, family cemetery, dovecote and bird sanctuary is situated fifteen kilometers south of Stellenbosch, with the blue crescent of False Bay a mere five kilometers away. Wines are only made from grapes grown on the Estate which is uniquely positioned for the production of wines with exceptional complexity and character.
In the summertime, ocean breezes and evening mists roll in from the coast to cool the vineyards. The grapes ripen slowly, thus achieving full, concentrated varietal flavours. The soils consist of predominantly deep, well drained Hutton and Clovelly soil types, affording the vines excellent drought resistance and an ideal substrata for producing concentrated, complex wines.
This wine was produced in limited quantities from young vines on the historic Meerlust Estate. This wine will benefit from further ageing but can also be drunk young.
Expressive nose of cassis, plum, exotic spice and hints of floral aromas. Medium bodied with flavours of crushed black fruit, cassis, vanilla and dark chocolate. Soft and silky tannin with fresh acidity.