2017 Meerlust Cabernet Sauvignon Stellenbosch

Producer
Meerlust
Origin
Stellenbosch, South Africa SOUTH AFRICA
Colour
red
Wine Style
dry
Dominant Grape
Cabernet Sauvignon
Closure Style
cork
Maturity
drink or keep
Bottle Size
75cl
Case Quantity
6
Alcohol
14.5%
Wine Score
91+ points, Anthony Mueller, robertparker.com, Jul 2023
93 points, Tim Atkin MW, timatkin.com, 2021 report

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2017 Meerlust Cabernet Sauvignon Stellenbosch

Media Reviews

Anthony Mueller

The 2017 Cabernet Sauvignon surpasses the 2017 Merlot in quality. It offers a bold and juicy core of fruit with a firm structure of earth and wood. Medium to full-bodied and layered with complexity, the palate offers succulent tannins with lively acidity before gliding to a delightfully lingering and subtly spiced finish. This aged for 18 months in 70% new oak. 29,000 bottles were produced. 91+ points

Tim Atkin MW

Notwithstanding the 14.5% alcohol, this 40% new wood-aged Cabernet is driven by acidity. Sourced from various blocks on clay, granite, shale and alluvial soils, it`s floral and graceful, with some stony grip and notes of orange zest, cassis and red berries. Classy stuff. Drink 2023-29. 93 points