RED 2014
MEERLUST
Meerlust Red is the baby brother to the more expensive and world-renowned Rubicon. This bargain Claret has a lot of class at a very attractive price.
- Cassis and plum aromas; medium –bodied with silky tannins, good acidity and long finish.
- Grapes are fermented separately before malolactic fermentation.
- Produced largely from younger vines in the same vineyard as the renowned Rubicon.
- Can drink now or age for 12-15 years after the vintage date.
- Try this with venison.
Meet the maker
Meerlust
The beautiful manor house where Meerlust is based has been home to owner Hannes Myburgh’s family since 1756. In the 1960s Meerlust began planting Cabernet Sauvignon, then Merlot and Cabernet Franc in order to imitate ...
Learn moreExpert review
“Aromas of red fruit, pencil shavings and cigar boxes give way to a rich finish. It's a Bordeaux blend (Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot) that is hard to find at this price.”
What our customers say
“An excellent example of merlot.”
R Taylor
A review of the 2012 vintage
More details
- Product code
- 14AMR14
- Wine type
- Red
- Bottle size
- 75cl
- Origin
- South Africa > Stellenbosch
- Producer
- Meerlust
- Vintage
- 2014
- Grape varieties
- Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot
- Production
- conventional