MEERLUST ESTATE, Cabernet Sauvignon, 6x75cl

🍷 Meerlust Estate Cabernet Sauvignon
Country: South Africa | Region: Stellenbosch
Appellation: Stellenbosch | Grape Variety: 100% Cabernet Sauvignon
Style: Red Wine | Winemaking: Aged in French oak barrels (60% new) for structure, complexity, and longevity
Farming: Sustainable

🌟 A classic and commanding Stellenbosch Cabernet—bold, structured, and brimming with refined power and precision.

👁 In the Glass:
Intense, vivid purple with slight gradation at the rim—youthful and concentrated.

👃 On the Nose:
Deep and aromatic, with layers of blackcurrant, plum, and black cherry. Classic notes of cedar, cigar box, and pencil shavings add a Bordeaux-like sophistication, while subtle floral and earthy tones lift the bouquet.

👅 On the Palate:
Full-bodied and immaculately structured, with dense dark fruit at the core. Flavours of cassis and ripe plum are wrapped in a framework of fine, lacy tannins and energising acidity. The texture is firm yet elegant, with a long, savoury finish that hints at graphite and spice.

🍽 Food Pairing:
Perfect with roast lamb, prime rib, beef fillet, or hard cheeses like aged Gouda. Its structure and finesse make it an ideal companion to richly flavoured dishes and special occasions.

⏳ Ageing Potential:
A wine built to age—enjoy now with decanting, or cellar for 10–15+ years for increased complexity and secondary development.

✨ Why You’ll Love It:
Meerlust Cabernet Sauvignon is a benchmark South African red—combining classic varietal expression with Stellenbosch’s unmistakable sense of place. Powerful yet poised, it’s a wine of both gravitas and grace—perfect for collectors and Cabernet lovers alike.