Meerlust Red 2019

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Technical Analysis

Winemaker - Chris Williams

Main Variety - Cabernet Sauvignon

Alcohol - 14 %vol

pH - 3.61

RS - 2.5 g/l

Total Acid - 5.6 g/l

Appellation - Stellenbosch

Characteristics

Type - Red

Tasting Notes

Weather vagaries and Meerlust’s exacting quality requirements determine that not every vintage is worthy of our flagship red blend Rubicon. Thus is born, in rare years, our collector’s Meerlust Red 2019. The Red 2019 is a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot aged in French oak for 17 months. Intense fresh red fruit combines with floral, spicy notes in a medium-bodied wine with a soft, silky texture.

Ageing Potential

8-10 years from vintage date.

Blend Information

43% Cabernet Sauvignon, 31% Merlot, 21% Cabernet Franc, 5% Petit Verdot

Food Suggestions

Venison, game, pot roast and noble cheese

In The Vineyard

Soil Type: Decomposed granite mixed with clay.

About The Harvest

The grapes were handpicked.

In The Cellar

The grapes were fermented separately before undergoing malolactic fermentation in new and seasoned oak, before selection, blending and bottling. The 2019 Meerlust Red was barrel aged for 17 months in 46% 1^st fill French Oak, 45% second fill and 9% 3^rd fill.

Additional Information

The wine has an intense, dark purple colour with a violet rim. Bright and vivacious in the glass, very youthful. The nose is expressive with powerful cassis, plum, exotic spice and hints of floral aromas. On the palate the wine is medium bodied with intense flavours of crushed black fruit, cassis, vanilla and dark chocolate. The tannins are very soft and silky with fresh acidity and a focused, linear flavour profile. The wine has a persistent and long lasting aftertaste.

The Meerlust Red 2019 is a blend of 43% Cabernet Sauvignon, 31% Merlot, 21% Cabernet Franc and 5% Petit Verdot. All the vineyards were green harvested during veraison to reduce yield, increase concentration, tannin ripeness and fruit definition.

Other Vintages

Wine	Wine Maker	Main Variety
Meerlust Red 2021	Altus Treurnicht	Merlot
Meerlust Red 2020	Altus Treurnicht	Merlot
Meerlust Red 2019	Chris Williams	Cabernet Sauvignon
Meerlust Red 2011	Chris Williams	Merlot
Meerlust Red 2009	Chris Williams	Cabernet Sauvignon
Meerlust Red 2005	Chris Williams	Cabernet Sauvignon
Meerlust Red 2002	Chris Williams	Cabernet Sauvignon
Meerlust Red 1.5L Single Bottle		0