The Meerlust Estate is one of the oldest in South Africa. Owned by the Myburgh family since 1756, it continues to produce award winning wines which are recognised globally.
The Meerlust Rubicon 2010 is a deep bodied red wine is one of the finest wines that has been produced in SA in recent times. This particular wine is considered by many to be worthy enough to purchase for investment purposes. Kept in cellar to age and increase not only in body and flavour but also value for up to 15-20 years, the 2010 Rubicon is truly a masterpiece from Winemaker, Chris Williams.
The flavour is dry and fruity and screams out for a juicy meat, beef or venison, to accompany it. Because of the composition of the wine (62% Cab Sauv, 24% Merlot, 12% Cab Franc and 2% Petit Verdot), you get a classic Bordeaux-style blend characterised by an opaque deep ruby colour. The flavours of plum and black cherry are strong in the taste and a smoky liquorice-cassis essence makes for an interesting nose.
Meerlust, which is currently marketing a very good range of red and white wines that are all produced on the estate in Stellenbosch, was named by the first owner of the property, a German immigrant named Henning Huising. Meerlust means ‘pleasure of the sea’ because of its unique locations just five km from False Bay.
Another fantastic bottle to look out for is the 2013 Merlot.