Crafted on the historic Meerlust Estate in Stellenbosch, Meerlust Pinot Noir reflects the cool maritime influence of False Bay. Cellar master Wim Truter ages Meerlust Pinot Noir in French oak barrels for 11 months to achieve refined fruit purity, silky elegance, and subtle earthy complexity.
- Top Ratings: Earned 94 Points from Tim Atkin MW, 4.5 Stars in Platter’s Wine Guide, and a Silver Medal at the International Wine Challenge.
- Taste Profile: Delicate wild strawberry, dark cherry, musk, forest floor, and toasted spice notes.
- Food Pairings: Pairs brilliantly with roasted duck breast, seared salmon, wild mushroom risotto, or carpaccio.
- Technical Specs: 13.0%–13.2% ABV | RS 2.5 g/L | TA 6.1 g/L | pH 3.33 | 100% Pinot Noir | 11 Months French Oak.
This elegant red wine offers immediate drinking enjoyment while rewarding collectors with cellaring potential up to 10 years. Pour a glass alongside fine poultry or enjoy it lightly chilled during warm afternoons.