More Information - Meerlust Red
Youthful colour, deep and dense with garnet red hue. Red fruit and warm spice on the nose with some supporting oak notes. Still young and intense, the palate is full bodied, structured but packed with fresh red fruit and soft rounded tannins. Ageing Potential: 5-8 years, provided wine is stored in ideal cellar conditions
Back Story & Wine Information
Meerlust has a long-standing commitment to producing exceptional wines. In 1985, the estate released its first Red blend, which marked the first declassification of its flagship Rubicon wine. Since then, the Meerlust Red has been reserved for vintages that do not meet the estate’s exacting quality standards for Rubicon. However, due to the popularity of the Meerlust Red and the estate’s focus on nurturing young vineyards, the wine has been added as a permanent fixture in the Meerlust range from 2020. Made only from estate-grown grapes, the Meerlust Red draws fruit from the estate’s four distinctive terroirs, each providing a unique element to the final blend.
Pairing
Rich meat dishes: Roast lamb, beef, or venison.
Hearty stews: Dishes that are slow-cooked and full of flavor.
Earthy flavors: Foods featuring mushrooms, truffle, or other earthy ingredients.
Cheese: Hard, mature cheeses like aged cheddar or Comté.
Other options: A versatile wine that also works with dishes featuring Parma ham or grilled line fish, according to Port2Port.wine.
