South African & International Fine Wine
Live Auction, 14 September 2019
Session One
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About this Item
Meerlust Estate, owned by the Myburgh family, has been in the family for eight generations. Located 5km from False Bay, the property was given the name 'Meerlust' from the original owner, which means 'pleasure of the sea'. The Meerlust name is synonymous with tradition, elegance and longevity. In fact, it was their Cabernet Sauvignon, produced since 1975, that was the first to carry the Meerlust label.
Finally, in 1980 after several years of experimentation with fellow winemaker Giorgio Dalla Cia, their new estate was born and it was unlike anything South Africa had seen before. One of SA’s most recognised blends, the 1999 was hailed as the ‘Best New World Red Wine’ in the March 2004 edition of the prestigious Decanter magazine. The 1999 would be maturing very slowly in Double-magnum.
Critics Ratings
‘Maturing, with a slightly dry edge to the black currant and cassis fruit, but there's plenty of concentration here, and ripe acidity lets interesting mineral and earth notes enhance the finish. For fans of the style. Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Cabernet Franc.’ – 89/100 Wine Spectator (2003)
‘As flamboyant challengers – often laced with bulging ripe fruit and/or flagrant oak – come and go, this pre-eminent ‘Cape claret’, wih a two-decade bloodline, continues to hold court. Invariably fine-grained & classic; 99 dusty, cedar/tobacco notes, fruit still trussed up by lacy tannins Loaded with potential; needs at least a decade from harvest. 70% cab, 20% merlot, 10% cab f; 2 yrs Fr (Nevers) oak, 80% new.’ – Platter’s SA Wine Guide 2004, 4.5*
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