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Live Virtual Auction, 11 - 13 April 2021

De Toren Private Cellar, Meerlust Estate and Mullineux

Sold for

ZAR 10 553
Lot 66
  • Meerlust; Cabernet Sauvignon; 1978; 3 (1 x 3); 750ml
  • Meerlust; Cabernet Sauvignon; 1978; 3 (1 x 3); 750ml


Lot Estimate
ZAR 11 000 - 13 000
Selling Price
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
ZAR 10 553

About this Item

Cabernet Sauvignon, 1978
3 (1 x 3) 750ml

Meerlust Estate has been the pride of the Myburgh family since 1756. Having previously visited Bordeaux, Nico Myburgh realised that the terroir there was very similar to that of his farm near the Eerste River. In 1978, Giorgio joined Nico at Meerlust in which was to be a dynamic, fruitful decades-long friendship and partnership between owner-vintner and cellarmaster.

The first wine produced by Giorgio Dalla Cia at Meerlust when the Bergkelder loaned Giorgio to Meerlust to supervise all the wine-making processes in the cellar during the 1978 season. After the successful 1975 which won young wine awards, the richer 1978 shows more Cabernet Sauvignon character and power. The 1978 Rubicon remains of the finest and longest-aging wines of the 1970s.

Critics Ratings

'Light in colour. Sweet cigar, slight dusty note and earth. Iron notes, meaty savouriness with soft mature edge. Quite delicate and perfumed. Soft, elegant and easy to drink, it’s in decline. 3rd vintage Cabernet Sauvignon at Meerlust. Drink now.' - Roland Peens (Feb 2021), 90/100.

Healthy, garnet colour, with slight brick red variation. Leather, prune and dried herbs. Some red fruit lurking in good nick. Palate has wonderful integrity. Bright line of acid, fine tannins. Medium finish. Drink soon.'- Higgo Jacobs (Feb 2021), 91/100

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