Meerlust Cabernet Sauvignon 2022

Meerlust Cabernet Sauvignon 2022 is a classic Stellenbosch Cabernet Sauvignon that showcases the elegance, structure and longevity for which the Meerlust Estate is internationally renowned. Produced from three distinct vineyard sites, this premium wine offers remarkable purity of fruit, refined tannins and outstanding ageing potential.

Product Story

The Cabernet Sauvignon grapes are sourced from three unique terroirs on the historic Meerlust Estate.

The warm, north-facing Compagniesdrift vineyards on weathered granite produce bold, expressive fruit with excellent structure. The rocky Quarry vineyards contribute precision, freshness and distinctive red fruit character, while the sandy River Terraces, scattered with rounded river stones, provide elegance, vibrant fruit and aromatic finesse.

Following hand harvesting, each vineyard block was vinified separately before being transferred directly to French oak barrels for six months, where malolactic fermentation took place. After careful selection and blending, the final wine matured for an additional 12 months in French oak barrels, with 50% new oak, creating a Cabernet Sauvignon of exceptional balance and complexity.

The favourable 2022 growing season, with excellent water reserves and an extended ripening period, produced wines of outstanding freshness, fine tannins and remarkable elegance.

Tasting Notes

Meerlust Cabernet Sauvignon 2022 displays a deep ruby colour with an intense garnet hue.

The bouquet reveals expressive aromas of blackcurrant, black plum, cedarwood, tobacco and graphite, complemented by the distinctive oyster shell minerality that characterises Meerlust Cabernet Sauvignon.

The palate is youthful and beautifully structured with concentrated black berry fruit, elegant tannins and layers of dark chocolate and salted liquorice. The finish is long, refined and built for long-term cellaring.

Style: Full-bodied, elegant and structured
Grape variety: 100% Cabernet Sauvignon
Alcohol: 13.73%
pH: 3.38
Total acidity: 6.2 g/l
Residual sugar: 2.6 g/l
Oak maturation: 18 months in French oak (50% new oak)
Origin: Stellenbosch
Vintage: 2022
Ageing potential: 10–15 years
Serving temperature: 16–18°C

Food Pairing

Meerlust Cabernet Sauvignon pairs beautifully with grilled ribeye steak, roast beef, venison and slow-braised lamb. Its refined tannin structure also complements mature cheeses, mushroom dishes and rich Mediterranean cuisine.

Origin: Stellenbosch

Meerlust Estate is one of Stellenbosch’s most iconic wineries, renowned for producing elegant, terroir-driven wines with exceptional ageing potential.

The estate’s diverse terroirs—including granite slopes, rocky shale vineyards and alluvial river terraces—allow Cabernet Sauvignon to express remarkable complexity, freshness and structure, making it one of South Africa’s benchmark examples of the variety.

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