Our Wines (archived) - Chardonnay

Meerlust Chardonnay 2012

Very bright, polished platinum with green, vivacious hue. Complex, appealing nose with quince, citrus and floral notes developing into lemon cream, oatmeal and marzipan richness. On the palate the wine is full bodied & generous, but still balanced by crisp acidity. There is ripe tropical fruit & creaminess balanced by a pure minerality typical of the variety. The wine has a long, very pleasant lingering finish indicating the richness and persistence of the vintage. read more »
Alc: 13.08 RS: 2.32 pH: 3.34 TA: 5.58 VA: TSO2: FSO2:

Meerlust Chardonnay 2018

Very bright, polished platinum with green, vivacious hue. Complex, appealing nose with pear, citrus and floral notes developing into lemon cream, oatmeal and marzipan richness. On the palate the wine is medium bodied and linear but retains generous focused citrus fruit flavours with sleek, balanced and crisp acidity. The wine remains vivacious and fresh on the finish with clean citrus fruit and stony minerality. The wine has a long, very pleasant lingering finish. Decanting and exposure to air opens the aroma and palate of the wine

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Alc: 12.9 RS: 1.84 pH: 3.15 TA: 6.56 VA: TSO2: FSO2:

Meerlust Chardonnay 2017

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Alc: 13.0 RS: 3.2 pH: 3.5 TA: 6.4 VA: TSO2: FSO2:

Meerlust Chardonnay 2014

Very bright, polished platinum with green, vivacious hue. Complex, appealing nose with pear, citrus and floral notes developing into lemon cream, oatmeal and marzipan richness. On the palate the wine is medium bodied and linear but retains generous focused citrus fruit flavours with sleek, balanced and crisp acidity. The wine remains vivacious and fresh on the finish with clean citrus fruit and stony minerality. The wine has a long, very pleasant lingering finish. read more »
Alc: 13.52 RS: 1.71 pH: 3.31 TA: 6.7 VA: TSO2: FSO2:

Meerlust Chardonnay 2015 - SOLD OUT

Very bright, polished platinum with green, vivacious hue. Complex, appealing nose with pear, citrus and floral notes developing into lemon cream, oatmeal and marzipan richness. On the palate the wine is medium bodied and linear but retains generous focused citrus fruit flavours with sleek, balanced and crisp acidity. The wine remains vivacious and fresh on the finish with clean citrus fruit and stony minerality. The wine has a long, very pleasant lingering finish. read more »
Alc: 13.52 RS: 1.71 pH: 3.31 TA: 6.7 VA: TSO2: FSO2:

Meerlust Chardonnay 2020 - SOLD OUT

Very bright, polished platinum with green, vivacious hue. Complex, appealing nose with pear, citrus and floral notes developing into lemon cream, oatmeal, and marzipan richness. On the palate the wine is medium bodied and linear but retains generous focused citrus fruit flavours with sleek, balanced, and crisp acidity. The wine remains vivacious and fresh on the finish with clean citrus fruit and stony minerality. The wine has a long, very pleasant lingering finish. Decanting and exposure to air opens the aroma and palate of the wine.

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Alc: 13.5 RS: 3.4 pH: 3.32 TA: 6.6 VA: TSO2: FSO2:

Meerlust Chardonnay Collectors Tin 750ml

Very bright, polished platinum with green, vivacious hue. Complex, appealing nose with pear, citrus and floral notes developing into lemon cream, oatmeal and marzipan richness. On the palate the wine is full bodied & generous, but still sleek and balanced by crisp acidity. There is ripe tropical fruit & creaminess balanced by a pure minerality typical of the variety. The wine has a long, very pleasant lingering finish. read more »
Alc: 13.08 RS: 2.32 pH: 3.34 TA: 5.58 VA: TSO2: FSO2:

Meerlust Chardonnay 2019

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Alc: 13.37 RS: 3.2 pH: 3.27 TA: 6.2 VA: TSO2: FSO2:

Meerlust Chardonnay 2016

Very bright, polished platinum with green, vivacious hue. Complex, appealing nose with pear, citrus and floral notes developing into lemon cream, oatmeal and marzipan richness. On the palate the wine is medium bodied and linear but retains generous focused citrus fruit flavours with sleek, balanced and crisp acidity. The wine remains vivacious and fresh on the finish with clean citrus fruit and stony minerality. The wine has a long, very pleasant lingering finish. read more »
Alc: 13.52 RS: 1.71 pH: 3.31 TA: 6.7 VA: TSO2: FSO2:

Meerlust Chardonnay 2013

Very bright, polished platinum with green, vivacious hue. Complex, appealing nose with pear, citrus and floral notes developing into lemon cream, oatmeal and marzipan richness. On the palate the wine is full bodied & generous, but still sleek and balanced by crisp acidity. There is ripe tropical fruit & creaminess balanced by a pure minerality typical of the variety. The wine has a long, very pleasant lingering finish. read more »
Alc: 13.08 RS: 2.32 pH: 3.34 TA: 5.58 VA: TSO2: FSO2:

Meerlust Chardonnay 2009

Very bright, polished platinum with green, vivacious hue. Complex, appealing nose with quince, citrus and floral notes developing into lemon cream, oatmeal and marzipan richness.

On the palate the wine is full bodied and generous, but still balanced by crisp acidity. There is ripe tropical fruit and creaminess balanced by a pure minerality typical of the variety. The wine has a long, very pleasant lingering finish indicating the richness and persistence of the vintage. read more »
Alc: 13.5 RS: 1.9 pH: 3.48 TA: 6.1 VA: TSO2: FSO2:

Meerlust Chardonnay 1999

Pale gold colour. The initial aroma is honey and reminiscent of lemons and limes, with hints of creaminess, developing into a buttery and roasted hazelnut bouquet with hints of nougat, marzipan and white chocolate. The wine has a long and pleasant aftertaste of roasted almonds. read more »
Alc: 13.5 RS: 2.4 pH: 3.14 TA: 5.6 VA: TSO2: FSO2:

Meerlust Chardonnay 2000

Meerlust Chardonnay 2005

Vibrantly bright platinum gold appearance with pronounced green hue. The expressive nose is complex with lime and lemongrass and a creamy, yellow apple bouquet. The nose also exhibits toasted nuts, marzipan and honey notes. On the palate the wine is full bodied and generous, retaining a vivacious freshness and crisp acidity. The mid palate is packed with a creamy mouth-feel and expressive minerality and the wine has a long, lingering pleasant aftertaste. read more »
Alc: 14 RS: 1.85 pH: 3.55 TA: 6.0 VA: TSO2: FSO2:

Meerlust Chardonnay 1998

Pale gold colour. The initial aroma is honey and reminiscent of lemons and limes, with hints of creaminess, developing into a buttery and roasted almonds bouquet with hints of nougat, marzipan and white chocolate. The wine has a long and pleasant aftertaste of roasted almonds. read more »
Alc: 13.3 RS: 1.7 pH: 3.2 TA: 6.0 VA: TSO2: FSO2:

Meerlust Chardonnay 2003 - SOLD OUT

Clear & bright, pale gold with pronounced green hue. Lime, crushed lemongrass & cream on the nose. Very fresh with hints of toast, honey & roasted nuts as well as nougat & marzipan. Fresh on the palate with citrusy and tropical fruit flavours followed by a rich creaminess & concentrated fruit finish. Palate also shows a pronounced chalkiness & minerality making it ideal for seafood. read more »
Alc: 13.5 RS: 2.5 pH: 3.36 TA: 5.5 VA: TSO2: FSO2:

Meerlust Chardonnay 1995

A brilliantly clear, pale gold color with hints of green. Initial aroma is reminiscent of lemons and limes with hints of creaminess vanilla and honey. This develops into a buttery, roasted almond bouquet with hints of nougat, marzipan and almonds. The palate is very full, with a rich mouthfeel, yet remains elegant and crisp. A long pleasant aftertaste of roasted nuts and butter. read more »
Alc: 12.5 RS: 2.4 pH: 3.34 TA: 5.4 VA: TSO2: FSO2:

Meerlust Chardonnay 1996

An elegant Chardonnay with complexity that reflects the aging of the vineyard. The bouquet has a honeyed sweetness, with hints of marzipan and roasted almonds. The palate is full with a rich buttery flavors and lingering aftertaste. A full bodied wine similar to the famous Montrachet style. read more »
Alc: 13.0 RS: 2.3 pH: 3.3 TA: 5.7 VA: TSO2: FSO2:

Meerlust Chardonnay 1997

The wine is a brilliantly clear, pale gold with hints of green. The initial aromas are reminiscent of lemons and limes, with hints of creaminess. This develops into a buttery, roasted almond bouquet with hints of nougat, marzipan and honey. The palate is very full, with a rich mouthfeel - yet remains elegant and crisp. The wine has a long, pleasant aftertaste of roasted nuts and butter. The wine will develop well over the next two or three years, and maintain its peak for up to 4 or 5 years. Serve at 14°-16°C read more »
Alc: 12.5 RS: 2.4 pH: 3.34 TA: 5.4 VA: TSO2: FSO2:

Meerlust Chardonnay 2001

Meerlust Chardonnay 2006

Bright, vivacious platinum hue with green tinge. Complex bouquet of lemongrass, limes lemon meringue, oatmeal, quince and expressive minerality. On the palate the wine is medium bodied but with bright acidity, flavours of lime, marzipan, creamy oak and expansive apple and pear characteristics, balanced by pure, linear mineral notes and finishing clean and long. read more »
Alc: 13.5 RS: 1.61 pH: 3.25 TA: 6.5 VA: TSO2: FSO2:

Meerlust Chardonnay 2008

Very bright, polished platinum with green, vivacious hue.Complex, appealing nose with quince, citrus and floral notes developing into lemon cream, oatmeal and marzipan richness.

On the palate the wine is full bodied & generous, but still balanced by crisp acidity. There is ripe tropical fruit & creaminess balanced by a pure minerality typical of the variety. The wine has a long , very pleasant lingering finish indicating the richness and persistence of the vintage. read more »
Alc: 13.0 RS: 1.84 pH: 3.28 TA: 6.51 VA: TSO2: 80 FSO2:

Meerlust Chardonnay 2007

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Alc: 13 RS: 1.75 pH: 3.31 TA: 6.48 VA: TSO2: FSO2:

Meerlust Chardonnay 2022

Very bright pale-yellow colour with green, vivacious hue. Complex, appealing nose of apricot, peach, pear, lemon zest and floral notes with hints of toasted almonds. On the palate the wine is well structured and linear but retains generous focused stone fruit flavours with sleek, balanced, and crisp acidity. The wine remains vivacious and fresh on the finish with clean citrus fruit underpinned by minerality. The wine has a long, very pleasant lingering finish. read more »
Alc: 12.94 RS: 3.0 pH: 3.44 TA: 6.2 VA: TSO2: FSO2:

Meerlust Chardonnay 2021 - SOLD OUT

Very bright pale-yellow colour with green, vivacious hue. Complex, appealing nose of apricot, peach, pear, lemon zest and floral notes with hints of toasted almonds. On the palate the wine is well structured and linear but retains generous focused stone fruit flavours with sleek, balanced, and crisp acidity. The wine remains vivacious and fresh on the finish with clean citrus fruit under pinned by minerality. The wine has a long, very pleasant lingering finish. read more »
Alc: 13.23 RS: 3.05 pH: 3.27 TA: 7.09 VA: TSO2: FSO2:

Meerlust Chardonnay 2011

Very bright, polished platinum with green, vivacious hue. Complex, appealing nose with quince, citrus and floral notes developing into lemon cream, oatmeal and marzipan richness. On the palate the wine is full bodied and generous, but still balanced by crisp acidity.

There is ripe tropical fruit & creaminess balanced by a pure minerality typical of the variety. The wine has a long, very pleasant lingering finish indicating the richness and persistence of the vintage. read more »
Alc: 13.67 RS: 2.2 pH: 3.30 TA: 6.4 VA: TSO2: FSO2: