Stellenbosch
Meerlust Red 2017
75cl
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Technical sheet
| Type Of Wine: | red wine |
|---|---|
| Vintage: | 2017 Other vintages |
| Appellation: | Stellenbosch (Western Cape, South Africa) |
| Winery: | Meerlust Wine Estate |
| Volume: | 75cl |
| Grapes: | Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot |
| Allergens: | Contains Sulfites |
| Alcohol Vol.: | 14% |
Description of Meerlust Red 2017
Meerlust Red 2017 (Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot)
TASTING NOTES:
- View: Given this wine has an intense color, dark purple with violet reflections.
- Nose: The nose is powerful expression, florares aromas, exotic species.
- Mouth: In the mouth is medium bodied with intense flavors of black fruit, with light hints of vanilla and dark chocolate. Tannins are smooth, fresh acidity is a long finish.
PREPARATION: The harvest is manual and is malolitica fermentation in new oak seasoned, before selection, blending and bottling. 2017 Meerlust Red was aged in French oak barrels for 16 months seasoned Nevers.
WINE PAIRING: We recommend pairing this wine with game meats, roasted potatoes and cheeses.
RECOMMENDED SERVING TEMPERATURE: 17-20ºC
ALCOHOL: 14%
How to serve
Consumption temp.
14-16ºC
Reviews of Meerlust Red 2017
- Intense dark purple in colour with a violet rim.
- The nose is expressive with ripe blackcurrant fruit, plums, spice and lifted floral aromas.
- On the palate it is medium-bodied with flavours of cassis, vanilla and dark chocolate.
- The tannins are soft and silky, the acidity fresh and the flavour profile focused and linear.
View more- The nose is expressive with ripe blackcurrant fruit, plums, spice and lifted floral aromas.
- On the palate it is medium-bodied with flavours of cassis, vanilla and dark chocolate.
- The tannins are soft and silky, the acidity fresh and the flavour profile focused and linear.
Meerlust Red 2014
- An intense, dark purple colour with a violet rim.
- The nose is expressive with ripe blackcurrant fruit, plums, spice and lifted floral aromas.
- On the palate it is medium-bodied with flavours of cassis, vanilla and dark chocolate.
- The tannins are soft and silky, the acidity fresh and the flavour profile focused and linear.
- The wine has a persistent and long-lasting aftertaste.
- 52% Merlot, 27% Cabernet Franc, 12% Cabernet Sauvignon and 9% Petit Verdot.
View more- The nose is expressive with ripe blackcurrant fruit, plums, spice and lifted floral aromas.
- On the palate it is medium-bodied with flavours of cassis, vanilla and dark chocolate.
- The tannins are soft and silky, the acidity fresh and the flavour profile focused and linear.
- The wine has a persistent and long-lasting aftertaste.
- 52% Merlot, 27% Cabernet Franc, 12% Cabernet Sauvignon and 9% Petit Verdot.
- The nose is expressive with ripe blackcurrant fruit, plums, spice and lifted floral aromas.
- On the palate, it is medium-bodied with flavours of cassis, vanilla and dark chocolate.
- The tannins are soft and silky, the acidity fresh and the flavour profile focused and linear.