Meerlust Pinot Noir - 2020 - Meerlust Wine Estate
Alcoholic content: 12.50 %
yr. 2017 Tom Cannavan:
92 of 100 Points.
"Tom Cannavan" has rated the wine "Meerlust Pinot Noir" from the vintage 2017 on 01.01.2019 with 92 of 100 points.
"(2019) Vineyards sit only five kilometres from the sea at False Bay, within the Stellenbosch region, but marginal, and as Pinot needs cooler conditions this is not made every year. Fragrant stuff, a little grilled bacon and definite florals, a little resinous note. There is plenty of red fruit character, seeds and meaty, savoury elements too, in a pleasing, clove-scented Pinot of real character. Chris Williams would typically drink this after another two or three years when tertiary characters develop. It then might well merit a point or two more."
yr. 2015 Wine Enthusiast:
90 of 100 Points.
"Wine Enthusiast" has rated the wine "Meerlust Pinot Noir" from the vintage 2015 on 01.01.2018 with 90 of 100 points.
"There's an overt richness to this wine, with bold aromas and flavors of muddled berries and cherries that are hit by cocoa powder and Dr. Pepper. The medium-weight palate boasts a surprisingly firm and structured texture, with the lingering grip countering the ample ripe fruit. Drink now-2023."
yr. 2012 Wine Enthusiast:
87 of 100 Points.
"Wine Enthusiast" has rated the wine "Meerlust Pinot Noir" from the vintage 2012 on 01.01.2015 with 87 of 100 points.
"A lush and ripe smelling selection, this leads with upfront aromas of vanilla, raspberry sauce, macerated cherries, Dr. Pepper and cola spice. The palate shows more skin-driven flavors, resulting in an astringency to the texture that lingers sharply on the finish before turning back to its oaky roots. Drink now."
yr. 2007 Wine Enthusiast:
88 of 100 Points.
"Wine Enthusiast" has rated the wine "Meerlust Pinot Noir" from the vintage 2007 on 01.01.2010 with 88 of 100 points.
"A nose wafting violet, clove and pepper is followed by an elegant, flirty array of black cherry, violet and spice on the palate. Delicate, floral, food friendly and feminine, it's an alluring sip that will pair well with duck, fish."
yr. 2008 Tom Cannavan:
90 of 100 Points.
"Tom Cannavan" has rated the wine "Meerlust Pinot Noir" from the vintage 2008 on 01.01.2010 with 90 of 100 points.
"(2010) Small, Burgundian cellar within main cellar with small tanks, hand-plunging. Fine, light colour. Nice muskiness and smokiness, with a lovely nose that is berryish and soft. Nice old vine, bracken Pinot Character in the mouth, with truffle and lovely Pinot notes that are earthy and deliciously tangy with the fresh acidity playing against nice tight tannins and spice."
yr. 2001 Wine Enthusiast:
85 of 100 Points.
"Wine Enthusiast" has rated the wine "Meerlust Pinot Noir" from the vintage 2001 on 01.01.2008 with 85 of 100 points.
"This bright, balanced Pinot starts with a nose of strawberry, cherry and black pepper and offers friendly red fruit, cherry and spice on the palate. Smooth, layered flavors and a soft finish add to the appeal. Good acidity makes it food-friendly."
yr. 2021 Tim Atkin:
94 of 100 Points.
"Tim Atkin" has rated the wine "Meerlust Pinot Noir" from the vintage 2021 on 01.03.2022 with 94 of 100 points.
yr. 2020 Tim Atkin:
92 of 100 Points.
"Tim Atkin" has rated the wine "Meerlust Pinot Noir" from the vintage 2020 on 01.03.2022 with 92 of 100 points.
yr. 2013 Tim Atkin:
93 of 100 Points.
"Tim Atkin" has rated the wine "Meerlust Pinot Noir" from the vintage 2013 on 01.08.2015 with 93 of 100 points.
yr. 2012 Wine Spectator:
89 of 100 Points.
"Wine Spectator" has rated the wine "Meerlust Pinot Noir" from the vintage 2012 on 01.12.2014 with 89 of 100 points.
yr. 2006 Jeannie Cho Lee:
65 of 100 Points.
"Jeannie Cho Lee" has rated the wine "Meerlust Pinot Noir" from the vintage 2006 on 01.05.2010 with 65 of 100 points.
yr. 2007 Wine Spectator:
88 of 100 Points.
"Wine Spectator" has rated the wine "Meerlust Pinot Noir" from the vintage 2007 on 01.02.2010 with 88 of 100 points.
yr. 2004 Wine Spectator:
88 of 100 Points.
"Wine Spectator" has rated the wine "Meerlust Pinot Noir" from the vintage 2004 on 01.09.2008 with 88 of 100 points.
yr. 2001 Wine Spectator:
88 of 100 Points.
"Wine Spectator" has rated the wine "Meerlust Pinot Noir" from the vintage 2001 on 01.03.2007 with 88 of 100 points.
yr. 2000 Wine Spectator:
86 of 100 Points.
"Wine Spectator" has rated the wine "Meerlust Pinot Noir" from the vintage 2000 on 01.11.2004 with 86 of 100 points.
yr. 2019 Tim Atkin:
92 of 100 Points.
"Tim Atkin" has rated the wine "Meerlust Pinot Noir" from the vintage 2019 with 92 of 100 points.
yr. 2011 Tim Atkin:
91 of 100 Points.
"Tim Atkin" has rated the wine "Meerlust Pinot Noir" from the vintage 2011 with 91 of 100 points.
yr. 2012 CellarTracker:
90 of 100 Points.
"CellarTracker" has rated the wine "Meerlust Pinot Noir" from the vintage 2012 with 90 of 100 points.
yr. 2004 CellarTracker:
90 of 100 Points.
"CellarTracker" has rated the wine "Meerlust Pinot Noir" from the vintage 2004 with 90 of 100 points.
yr. 2011 CellarTracker:
89 of 100 Points.
"CellarTracker" has rated the wine "Meerlust Pinot Noir" from the vintage 2011 with 89 of 100 points.
yr. 2017 CellarTracker:
89 of 100 Points.
"CellarTracker" has rated the wine "Meerlust Pinot Noir" from the vintage 2017 with 89 of 100 points.
yr. 2009 CellarTracker:
89 of 100 Points.
"CellarTracker" has rated the wine "Meerlust Pinot Noir" from the vintage 2009 with 89 of 100 points.
yr. 2003 CellarTracker:
88 of 100 Points.
"CellarTracker" has rated the wine "Meerlust Pinot Noir" from the vintage 2003 with 88 of 100 points.
