I am delighted to bring you two new vintages from Meerlust Estate.
First is the excellent Chardonnay 2008. It follows on from the 2006 and 2007 vintages with an approachable style. Great balance of old and new world. And next is the new 2007 Meerlust ‘Red’. I often think of the Red as a baby Rubicon. It has a similar blend of grapes and more or less follows the same winemaking pattern, just with a little less time in new oak. It is a great every day, claret-style red wine. And a complete bargain.
Meerlust Chardonnay 2008, Stellenbosch // £204.00 per case of 12 inc. VAT
“Very bright, polished platinum with green, vivacious hue. Complex, appealing nose with quince, citrus and floral notes developing into lemon cream, oatmeal and marzipan richness. On the palate the wine is full bodied & generous, but still balanced by crisp acidity. There is ripe tropical fruit & creaminess balanced by a pure minerality typical of the variety. The wine has a long , very pleasant lingering finish indicating the richness and persistence of the vintage.” Chris Williams, winemaker.
Meerlust Red 2007, Stellenbosch // £120.00 per case of 12 inc. VAT
Lovely ripe, cassis fruit on the nose, with tell tale Meerlust chocolate, leather complexity. This follows to the palate. Intense fruit with good, background spice from the oak. Velvety tannins gives this wine structure and harmony. A petit Rubicon in every way.
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With kind regards,
Stuart
