Meerlust Estate, Part one.
Wines that are beating across the world
Globally one of South Africa’s most well known wines with a history of great wine making. Listen to wine maker Chris Williams of Meerlust Estate talk about their wines, as we taste and learn so much more about this great estate.
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Show notes::
Intro – The climate and viticulture
14:15 – Explains age of vines
20:37 – Why Chris likes tannins in his wines
25:05 – Explains why pinot noir is hard to grow.
Globally one of South Africa’s most well known wines. Meerlust Estate has long been recognized for producing world class wines. I had the honour of speaking to Chris Williams the winemaker at Meerlust Estate. I conducted this interview in the cellar whilst doing a tasting of their wines.
Chris was so passionate about his wines and this interview ended up being over an hour, so I have divided it into two parts. Join me in this fantastic show and tasting as we all learn so much more about the great wines of Meerlust.
The Estates unique position in Stellenbosch lends itself to the production of wines which show exceptional complexity and character. In the summertime, ocean breezes and evening mists roll in from the coast to cool the vineyards.
The grapes ripen slowly, thus achieving full, concentrated varietal flavours. The soil consists of predominantly deep, well drained Hutton and Clovelly soil types, affording the vines excellent drought resistance and an ideal substrata for producing concentrated, complex wines. One hundred and ten hectares are planted with varieties such as Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot and Pinot Noir.
| Meerlust Estate: www.meerlust.co.za |
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