Meerlust Pinot Noir 2022

Technical Analysis

Winemaker - Wim Truter
Main Variety - Pinot Noir
Alcohol - 12.90 %vol
pH - 3.46
RS - 2.79 g/l
Total Acid - 5.69 g/l
Appellation - Stellenbosch

Characteristics

Type - Red
Style - Dry
Body - Medium
Taste - Fragrant


Accolades

2024 Platter Guide - 92 points
2023 Tim Atkin South African report - 93 points

Tasting Notes

The wine shows a vibrant garnet colour with a youthful appearance. On the nose the wine shows pronounced lifted floral perfume with a brooding and seductive red berry fruit, earthy, wild mushrooms, and hints of spice. On the palate there are very pure Pinot fruit flavours on entry with red cherry and musk flavours coupled with fresh acidity. The wine has layered complexity with great elegance and finesse. Fine lacy, almost powdery tannin on the finish.

Ageing Potential

Ageing potential of 5 - 10 years, provided wine is stored in ideal cellar conditions.

Blend Information

100% Pinot Noir

Food Suggestions

Enjoy with white and red meats, duck, Parma ham, grilled line fish, tuna, wild mushrooms and traditional cheeses.


In The Vineyard

As with all our wines, the Pinot Noir is a true expression of the Meerlust estate and illustrates the unique climate and soil of the farm. The wine draws fruit from blocks located on one of our four distinctive terroirs namely - Compagniesdrift - The soils from this warm north-facing slope are predominantly formed from weathered granite. The wines originating from this granitic hilltop are expressive and bold in structure, mainly due to the coarse gravelly texture and sufficient soil depth to promote long and even ripening. The blocks are situated on the highest part of the estate and benefit from cool nights and a prevailing sea breeze that passes over the blocks in the afternoon.

About The Harvest

Ideal winter conditions that supplemented water reserves and contributed to even growth provided an excellent foundation for the 2022 vintage. Exceptional summer rainfall resulted in lush canopies with high growth rates. Extremely high temperatures were experienced in January. Early cultivars such as our Pinot Noir, were harvested at good flavour and sugar concentrations, with lower acidity and higher pH than the previous year.

In The Cellar

Grapes were destemmed and crushed to small fermenters. Light handling during fermentation allowed gentle extractions resulting in elegant structure. Maturation took place in new and second fill 300L barrels as well as in two Foudré for 10 months.


Other Vintages

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Meerlust Pinot Noir 2023 Wim Truter Pinot Noir
Meerlust Pinot Noir 2022 Wim Truter Pinot Noir
Meerlust Pinot Noir 2021 Wim Truter Pinot Noir
Meerlust Pinot Noir 2020 Altus Treurnicht Pinot Noir
Meerlust Pinot Noir 2019 Chris Williams Pinot Noir
Meerlust Pinot Noir 2018 Chris Williams Pinot Noir
Meerlust Pinot Noir 2017 Chris Williams Pinot Noir
Meerlust Pinot Noir 2016 Chris Williams Pinot Noir
Meerlust Pinot Noir 2015 Chris Williams Pinot Noir
Meerlust Pinot Noir 2013 Chris Williams Pinot Noir
Meerlust Pinot Noir 2012 Chris Williams Pinot Noir
Meerlust Pinot Noir 2011 Chris Williams Pinot Noir
Meerlust Pinot Noir 2010 Chris Williams Pinot Noir
Meerlust Pinot Noir 2009 Chris Williams Pinot Noir
Meerlust Pinot Noir 2008 Chris Williams Pinot Noir
Meerlust Pinot Noir 2007 Chris Williams Pinot Noir
Meerlust Pinot Noir 2006 Chris Williams Pinot Noir
Meerlust Pinot Noir 2004 Chris Williams Pinot Noir
Meerlust Pinot Noir 2001 Chris Williams Pinot Noir
Meerlust Pinot Noir 2000 Giorgio dalla Cia Pinot Noir
Meerlust Pinot Noir 1999 Pinot Noir
Meerlust Pinot Noir Reserve 1999 Giorgio dalla Cia Pinot Noir
Meerlust Pinot Noir 1997 Giorgio Dalla Cia Pinot Noir

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