Meerlust Estate, Meerlust Merlot 2005 made by Chris Williams

ALCOHOL
14%

ACIDITY
6.5G/L

PH
3.56

RS
2.5G/L

BLEND
100%Merlot

BARREL MATURATION
Maturation in 60% new Nevers French oak, 40% second fill Nevers for 17 months.

DRINKING
Up to 12 years, provided wine is stored in ideal cellar conditions

SOILS
Clay-rich Oakleaf, Vilafontes and Klapmuts soil.

FOOD PAIRING
Go well with red meats, game and strong cheeses.

Meerlust Merlot 2005 Tasting note: Deep, youthful purple colour with a ruby rim. A typical Merlot nose with juicy plum and mulberry fruit, lifted spiciness and hints of dark chocolate ink. The palate offers generous, ripe, pure Merlot fruit with refreshing acidity, structured yet silky tannins and pronounced length and minerality. R209.72 p/b R1258.32 per 6 bottles VAT Incl. Meerlust Merlot 2005 is not currently available. A few bottles might be available from our Mixed Cases page. The listed price was R209.72 per bottle. Contact us for alternative suggestions.

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