Meerlust Estate 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. This wine is full bodied and generous, balanced by crisp acidity. Note of ripe tropical fruit and creaminess balanced by a pure minerality. The wine has a long, very pleasant lingering finish indicating the richness and persistence of the vintage.
90 Points ~ Neal Martin, Wine Advocate 2011
4 Star ~ John Platter Wine Guide 2011
Meerlust Estate Merlot 2008
A blend of 85% Merlot and 15% Cabernet Franc. Deep, youthful purple colour with a ruby rim. Intense dark fruit on the nose, mulberry and damson plum with hints of dark chocolate and spice. The full bodied palate offers generous, ripe, pure Merlot fruit with refreshing acidity, structured yet silky tannins and pronounced length and minerality. There is a core of juiciness, opulence and richness typical of the variety.
88 Points ~ Neal Martin, Wine Advocate 2011
Meerlust Estate Pinot Noir 2010
Intense translucent youthful purple-ruby appearance. Very forthcoming perfume on the nose with musk, wild strawberry, cranberry and hints of savoury richness and spice and a pronounced minerality. The palate is medium bodied with pure Pinot Noir fruit flavours of plum and red cherry supported by an ultra-fine, densely textured tannin structure which adds to the volume and vivacity of the wine.
Meerlust Estate Rubicon 2007
A blend of 74% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Merlot and 11% Cabernet Franc. Very deep, youthful colour, intense almost purple hue. Very classic Rubicon nose with violets, ripe plum, cedar wood and intense spiceiness. The palate is full bodied, structured but packed with fresh dark fruit and rounded, linear tannins.
92 points ~ Wine Enthusiast 2012
91+ points ~ The International Wine Review 2012
5 Star ~ Platter’s South African Wine Guide 2012
89 Points ~ Neal Martin, Wine Advocate 2011
January 11, 2011
Meerlust Estate, South Africa, Wine