Merlot Estate Wine is a red produced by Meerlust in Stellenbosch, Stellenbosch, South Africa. Classified as Wine of Origin Stellenbosch. Made from Merlot. Cellarion's sommeliers have reviewed the drink window of 1 vintage; members see when it is ready. Track this wine and manage your cellar with Cellarion — the free, open-source wine app at cellarion.app.
Type: Red
Appellation: Stellenbosch
Classification: Wine of Origin Stellenbosch
Region: Stellenbosch
Country: South Africa
Grapes: Merlot
Tasting profile
Structure: full-bodied, high tannin, high acidity, dry
Meerlust is one of the Cape's oldest estates, farmed by the Myburgh family since 1756, sitting close to False Bay where sea breezes cool the vineyards more than Stellenbosch's reputation suggests. Their Merlot is made in a restrained, Bordeaux-facing register rather than the ripe Cape style: plum and black cherry over cedar, tobacco, dried herbs and a savoury, earthy undertow. Full-bodied with firm tannin and better acidity than most warm-climate Merlot, which is what lets it age.
Serving: Serve at 16–18 °C.
When to drink
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Where it comes from
Stellenbosch, South Africa
Stellenbosch is South Africa's best-known fine-wine district, set among granite hills just inland from Cape Town, and is the historic centre of the country's quality wine trade.
Merlot
Merlot is a red grape from Bordeaux, one of the world's most planted varieties, valued for its softness, generosity and its role as a blending partner to Cabernet Sauvignon.
More wines
From Meerlust
- Chardonnay — Meerlust, Stellenbosch
- Estate Cabernet Sauvignon — Meerlust, Stellenbosch
- Red — Meerlust, Stellenbosch
- Rubicon — Meerlust, Stellenbosch
More red wines from Stellenbosch
- Alliance — Visio Vintners, Stellenbosch
- Boneyards — Schultz Family Wines, Stellenbosch
- Cabernet Sauvignon - Merlot — Aaldering, Stellenbosch
- Cobblers Hill — Jordan, Stellenbosch
Frequently asked questions
Where is Merlot Estate Wine from?
Merlot Estate Wine is produced by Meerlust in Stellenbosch, Stellenbosch, South Africa.
What grapes are in Merlot Estate Wine?
Merlot Estate Wine is made from Merlot.