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Characteristic Meerlust hallmark aromas of fennel and liquorice whilst on the palate rich fruit and supple tannic structure typical of the 2016 vintage.

A 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.

A 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.

2015 was a watershed vintage for Meerlust – the perfect conditions of 2015 has produced their best Merlot yet.  Intense dark brambly fruit on the nose, mulberry, liquorice and damson plum with hints of dark chocolate and spice, tempered by a stony minerality.

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The Meerlust Merlot 2016 is a blend of 85% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Franc for structure and acidity and 5% Petit Verdot which gives the wine a lifted floral aroma and polished, sleek tannins.

2017 was a perfect vintage for Pinot Noir on the Meerlust estate.  The wine shows pronounced lifted perfume on the nose with red berry fruit, musk, wild mushrooms and hints of savoury richness and spice and a clean vibrant minerality

A blend of 57% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Sauvignon, 12% Cabernet Franc and 11% Petit Verdot.  The nose is expressive with powerful cassis, plum, exotic spice and hints of floral aromas, whilst on the palate intense flavours of crushed black fruit, cassis, vanilla and dark chocolate show through.

A blend of Cabernet Franc, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon with the high proportion of Cabernet Franc indicating the great quality that this variety showed in 2017 and the Merlot adding suppleness and juicy fruit.

The 2014 Meerlust Rubicon displays the restraint and elegance of the cooler 2014 vintage.  A beautifully perfumed floral nose of violets, ripe plum, cedar wood and intense spiciness

The Meerlust Rubicon 2016 is a blend of 49% Cabernet Sauvignon, 28% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Franc and 3% Petit Verdot.  The 2016 vintage shows great charm and drinkability even at this early stage