Meerlust Merlot

Selected from vineyards of 23 year old Estate-grown Merlot plantings situated on well drained yet clay-rich Oak leaf, Vilafontes and Klapmuts soil. 40% vendage vert (green harvesting cluster removal) at 60% veraison to ensure concentration and even-ripening. Leaves around the bunches were removed 3 weeks before harvesting to ensure physiological ripeness of the berries.

Nose: Intense dark brambly fruit on the nose, mulberry, liquorice and damson plum with hints of dark chocolate and spice, tempered by a stony minerality.

Palate: The full bodied palate offers generous, ripe, pure Merlot fruit with refreshing acidity, structured yet silky tannins.

Finish: Pronounced length and minerality.