{"product_id":"meerlust-cabernet-sauvignon-2022","title":"Meerlust Cabernet Sauvignon 2022","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"509\" data-end=\"867\"\u003eSet on the coastal plains of Stellenbosch, Meerlust Estate benefits from cooling maritime influences and well-drained alluvial soils that favour structure and slow ripening. Established in 1693, the estate is one of South Africa’s most historically significant properties, with a long-standing reputation for producing age-worthy, classically styled wines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"509\" data-end=\"867\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"869\" data-end=\"1276\"\u003eThe winemaking approach leans toward an Old-World sensibility - restrained extraction, careful oak integration, and a focus on site expression rather than overt ripeness. Grapes are typically hand-harvested, with maturation in French oak to build structure without overshadowing the fruit. The result is Cabernet Sauvignon that reflects both place and heritage: composed, layered, and built for longevity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"869\" data-end=\"1276\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1369\" data-end=\"1476\"\u003eColour:\u003cbr data-start=\"1380\" data-end=\"1383\"\u003eDeep ruby with a youthful garnet edge, indicating both concentration and early development.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1369\" data-end=\"1476\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1478\" data-end=\"1653\"\u003eNose:\u003cbr data-start=\"1487\" data-end=\"1490\"\u003eBlackcurrant and dark plum lead, followed by cedar, tobacco leaf, and a hint of graphite. Subtle notes of dried herbs and spice add complexity as the wine opens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1478\" data-end=\"1653\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1655\" data-end=\"1941\"\u003ePalate:\u003cbr data-start=\"1666\" data-end=\"1669\"\u003eMedium- to full-bodied with a firm but refined tannin structure. The fruit profile mirrors the nose - cassis and dark berries - supported by fresh acidity and well-integrated oak. There’s a savoury edge that keeps the wine grounded and balanced rather than fruit driven.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1655\" data-end=\"1941\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1943\" data-end=\"2052\"\u003eFinish:\u003cbr data-start=\"1954\" data-end=\"1957\"\u003eLong and structured, with lingering notes of black fruit, cedar, and a gentle earthy dryness.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Meerlust","offers":[{"title":"750ml Bottle","offer_id":45380893704371,"sku":"RW2228CS54","price":490.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/5195\/9731\/files\/MeerlustCabernetSauvignon2022.jpg?v=1775130604","url":"https:\/\/www.wineofthemonth.co.za\/products\/meerlust-cabernet-sauvignon-2022","provider":"Wine of the Month","version":"1.0","type":"link"}