South African & International Fine Wine
Live Auction, 14 September 2019
Session One
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About this Item
Meerlust Estate, owned by the Myburgh family, has been in the family for eight generations. Located 5km from False Bay, the property was given the name 'Meerlust' from the original owner, which means 'pleasure of the sea'. The Meerlust name is synonymous with tradition, elegance and longevity. In fact, it was their Cabernet Sauvignon, produced since 1975, that was the first to carry the Meerlust label.
This highly regarded 2003 vintage features 90% Merlot and 10% Cabernet Sauvignon.
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Critics Ratings
‘Polished, modern classic, stiffened with +-10% cab. Classy oak spice married with dark plum minerality on 03; elegant, with depth, length of fresh, intense flavours. Fine, ripe tannin will benefit from min 3-4 yrs softening; promises usual 9-10 yrs evolution. French oak, 80% new.’ – Platter’s SA Wine Guide (2007)
‘Saturated deep red. Complex nose melds plum, mocha, menthol and chocolate. Dense, supple and serious, with tobacco, earth and mineral tones to go with the plummy fruit. Soil-driven and slightly rustic merlot in an old-fashioned style but with strong material. Finishes with broad, palate-dusting tannins and good persistence.’ – 89/100 Stephen Tanzer, Vinous.com (2009)
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