The 2025 harvest at Meerlust Estate started about 8 to 10 days later than normal, with Pinot Noir being the first to enter the cellar. "We harvested almost all of the Pinot Noir, before the first blocks of chardonnay were picked this year, which is quite unusual," commented Wim Truter.
In general the growing conditions for this season were very good. We saw mild temperatures with a dry spring and dry summer, and as a result we experienced very low disease pressure during the growing season. Although we had a brief heat spell during December, the cooler night time temperatures experienced are great for phenolic development and colour for this season's reds. We're seeing wines with beautiful deep ruby red colours, that also have rich and properly ripe tannins.
Harvest will also end off a bit later than usual, with this week and next seeing the cellar full on with Cabernet Sauvignon, and with Petit Verdot closing the curtain on harvest 2025 during the week of the 17th March.
"We're truly excited to follow the journey of the wines from 2025, its promising to be a beautiful vintage," says Wim.
After nearly 15 years in the role, Trish Lombard will retire from her position as tasting room manager of Meerlust at the end of March. She will be remembered as the wonderfully warm and happy face that welcomed you when you arrived at Meerlust.
Heidi Kritzinger has joined us in the role of wine specialist and tasting room manager, and will take over the running of our tasting room, running our wine club and hosting of private tastings. Heidi is a complete wine fanatic and very well known face in the industry, with over 30 years experience. She holds a Cape Wine Academy Diploma, WSET 3, and has completed the Michael Fridjhon wine judging academy.
Heidi has also represented South Africa four times in the World Blind tasting Championships in France. Her passions include Wine, great food, travel and the above combined in sharing stories with visiting guests.
Our tasting room is open to receive visitors from Monday to Friday from 09h00 to 17h00, and on Saturdays and public holidays from 10h00 to 15h00.
For bookings, please email tasting@meerlust.co.za.
We have a selection of library wines available for purchase through our tasting room and online shop, limited to 6 bottles per person.
Wine Club Members receive a 10% discount off these prices.
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