Meerlust Cabernet Sauvignon 2019
Meerlust Cabernet Sauvignon 2019
Manufacturer: Meerlust
Meerlust Cabernet Sauvignon is a pure expression of one of South Africa’s most celebrated grape varieties, crafted on the historic Meerlust Estate in Stellenbosch. Sourced from selected vineyard sites across the estate’s distinctive terroirs, this wine showcases the precision, elegance, and longevity for which Meerlust has become internationally renowned.The growing season benefited from cool conditions and an extended ripening period, allowing the grapes to develop exceptional concentration while retaining freshness and balance. Individual vineyard parcels were vinified separately before maturation in French oak barrels, resulting in a wine of remarkable depth, complexity, and refinement.The bouquet is intensely aromatic, revealing layers of blackcurrant, cassis, dark cherry, graphite, cedarwood, tobacco leaf, and subtle dried herbs. On the palate, the wine is structured and focused, with concentrated dark berry fruit supported by fine-grained tannins and vibrant acidity. Notes of plum, blackcurrant, cocoa, and spice unfold seamlessly towards a long, mineral-driven finish marked by elegance and precision.Meerlust Cabernet Sauvignon is a sophisticated and age-worthy Cabernet Sauvignon that combines classic Bordeaux character with the distinctive identity of Stellenbosch, offering exceptional enjoyment today and outstanding cellaring potential for years to come.
0.75l / 13,7% / Stellenbosch - South Africa
About the Winery
Meerlust Wine Estate is one of South Africa’s most historically significant wineries, with origins dating back to 1693 when the farm was established by German immigrant Henning Huising in the Eerste River Valley near Stellenbosch. The name Meerlust, meaning “pleasure of the sea,” reflects the estate’s proximity to False Bay and its long-standing connection to the maritime environment. Since 1756, the estate has remained continuously in the ownership of the Myburgh family, who have guided its development across eight generations. Although vineyards had been cultivated on the property for centuries, a defining milestone came in the 1970s when Nico Myburgh began bottling wines under the Meerlust label, laying the foundation for the estate’s modern reputation. Meerlust later gained international acclaim through its iconic Rubicon, a pioneering Bordeaux-style blend that helped establish Stellenbosch as a world-class wine region. The estate’s philosophy is centred on expressing terroir, preserving family heritage and producing wines exclusively from estate-grown grapes. Combining more than three centuries of history with innovation and an unwavering commitment to quality, Meerlust has earned its place among South Africa’s most respected wine producers.
Terroir
The terroir of Meerlust is defined by its unique location in southern Stellenbosch, just five kilometres from False Bay. The estate benefits from strong maritime influences, including cooling ocean breezes, evening mists and moderate temperatures that refresh the vineyards during the hot Cape summers and extend the ripening period. This slow and even ripening process allows the grapes to retain freshness, natural acidity and remarkable aromatic complexity. The soils consist predominantly of deep clay subsoils over layers of weathered granite, providing excellent drainage while ensuring sufficient moisture retention for the vines. The estate also benefits from a range of vineyard sites and distinct micro-terroirs that contribute additional depth and complexity to the wines. This combination of maritime climate, moderated temperatures and diverse clay-granite soils gives Meerlust wines their characteristic elegance, structure and ageing potential.
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Meerlust Cabernet Sauvignon 2019