Allergic-Info: This wine can contain sulfites
yr. 2012 Tim Atkin:
91 of 100 Points.
"Tim Atkin" has rated the wine "Meerlust Merlot, Stellenbosch, South Africa" from the vintage 2012 on 01.08.2015 with 91 of 100 points.
yr. 2009 Vinous Antonio Galloni:
86 of 100 Points.
"Vinous Antonio Galloni" has rated the wine "Meerlust Merlot, Stellenbosch, South Africa" from the vintage 2009 on 01.06.2015 with 86 of 100 points.
yr. 2008 Wine Spectator:
89 of 100 Points.
"Wine Spectator" has rated the wine "Meerlust Merlot, Stellenbosch, South Africa" from the vintage 2008 on 15.11.2013 with 89 of 100 points.
yr. 2009 Platter's South African Wine Guide:
4 of 5 Points.
"Platter's South African Wine Guide" has rated the wine "Meerlust Merlot, Stellenbosch, South Africa" from the vintage 2009 on 01.01.2013 with 4 of 5 points.
yr. 2008 Platter's South African Wine Guide:
4 of 5 Points.
"Platter's South African Wine Guide" has rated the wine "Meerlust Merlot, Stellenbosch, South Africa" from the vintage 2008 on 01.01.2012 with 4 of 5 points.
yr. 2007 Platter's South African Wine Guide:
4 of 5 Points.
"Platter's South African Wine Guide" has rated the wine "Meerlust Merlot, Stellenbosch, South Africa" from the vintage 2007 on 01.01.2011 with 4 of 5 points.
yr. 2006 Wine Spectator:
86 of 100 Points.
"Wine Spectator" has rated the wine "Meerlust Merlot, Stellenbosch, South Africa" from the vintage 2006 on 31.03.2010 with 86 of 100 points.
yr. 2006 Wine Enthusiast:
87 of 100 Points.
"Wine Enthusiast" has rated the wine "Meerlust Merlot, Stellenbosch, South Africa" from the vintage 2006 on 11.01.2010 with 87 of 100 points.
yr. 2006 Platter's South African Wine Guide:
4 of 5 Points.
"Platter's South African Wine Guide" has rated the wine "Meerlust Merlot, Stellenbosch, South Africa" from the vintage 2006 on 01.01.2010 with 4 of 5 points.
yr. 2005 Wine Enthusiast:
88 of 100 Points.
"Wine Enthusiast" has rated the wine "Meerlust Merlot, Stellenbosch, South Africa" from the vintage 2005 on 06.01.2009 with 88 of 100 points.
yr. 2005 Platter's South African Wine Guide:
4 of 5 Points.
"Platter's South African Wine Guide" has rated the wine "Meerlust Merlot, Stellenbosch, South Africa" from the vintage 2005 on 01.01.2009 with 4 of 5 points.
yr. 2003 Wine Spectator:
87 of 100 Points.
"Wine Spectator" has rated the wine "Meerlust Merlot, Stellenbosch, South Africa" from the vintage 2003 on 30.04.2008 with 87 of 100 points.
yr. 2003 Wine Enthusiast:
89 of 100 Points.
"Wine Enthusiast" has rated the wine "Meerlust Merlot, Stellenbosch, South Africa" from the vintage 2003 on 06.01.2008 with 89 of 100 points.
yr. 2004 Platter's South African Wine Guide:
4 of 5 Points.
"Platter's South African Wine Guide" has rated the wine "Meerlust Merlot, Stellenbosch, South Africa" from the vintage 2004 on 01.01.2008 with 4 of 5 points.
yr. 2001 Wine Spectator:
86 of 100 Points.
"Wine Spectator" has rated the wine "Meerlust Merlot, Stellenbosch, South Africa" from the vintage 2001 on 30.04.2007 with 86 of 100 points.
yr. 2003 Platter's South African Wine Guide:
4 of 5 Points.
"Platter's South African Wine Guide" has rated the wine "Meerlust Merlot, Stellenbosch, South Africa" from the vintage 2003 on 01.01.2007 with 4 of 5 points.
yr. 2000 Wine Spectator:
88 of 100 Points.
"Wine Spectator" has rated the wine "Meerlust Merlot, Stellenbosch, South Africa" from the vintage 2000 on 30.09.2005 with 88 of 100 points.
yr. 1999 Wine Spectator:
87 of 100 Points.
"Wine Spectator" has rated the wine "Meerlust Merlot, Stellenbosch, South Africa" from the vintage 1999 on 15.05.2004 with 87 of 100 points.
yr. 1998 Wine Spectator:
78 of 100 Points.
"Wine Spectator" has rated the wine "Meerlust Merlot, Stellenbosch, South Africa" from the vintage 1998 on 15.11.2002 with 78 of 100 points.
yr. 1997 Wine Spectator:
84 of 100 Points.
"Wine Spectator" has rated the wine "Meerlust Merlot, Stellenbosch, South Africa" from the vintage 1997 on 15.12.2001 with 84 of 100 points.
yr. 1996 Wine Spectator:
85 of 100 Points.
"Wine Spectator" has rated the wine "Meerlust Merlot, Stellenbosch, South Africa" from the vintage 1996 on 15.05.2000 with 85 of 100 points.
yr. 2015 Tom Cannavan:
91 of 100 Points.
"Tom Cannavan" has rated the wine "Meerlust Merlot" from the vintage 2015 on 01.01.2019 with 91 of 100 points.
"(2019) This has 8% Cabernet Franc and 7% Petit Verdot in the blend, matured 17 months in Nevers oak, 65% new. Cool on the nose, but coffee and roasted herbs, a meatiness too, not fruit-led, but there is good black fruit in the mix. The palate has a firm, structured palate, savoury and a bit reserved, but that gives energy and a bit of tannic bite and firmness."
yr. 2006 Tom Cannavan:
90 of 100 Points.
"Tom Cannavan" has rated the wine "Meerlust Merlot" from the vintage 2006 on 01.01.2010 with 90 of 100 points.
"(2010) 18 months in Nevers oak, around 60% new. Around 10% Cabernet Franc in the blend. A touch of leafiness and and a solid, plumy red and black fruit. The palate has good density and a big, dry palate, with a really firm, liquoricy edge. The dark, rich fruit is edged with good acids and tannins in a leaner, more savoury style."
yr. 1995 Wine Spectator:
83 of 100 Points.
"Wine Spectator" has rated the wine "Meerlust Merlot" from the vintage 1995 on 01.03.1999 with 83 of 100 points.
yr. 2000 Wine Enthusiast:
90 of 100 Points.
"Wine Enthusiast" has rated the wine "Meerlust Merlot" from the vintage 2000 with 90 of 100 points.
"Chocolaty and ripe on the nose, with cassis, plum, cola and eucalyptus aromas. As complex in the mouth, with blueberry and oak in addition to plum and cola. The wine has a racy mouthfeel yet is full bodied, with nice tannins and a solid finish."
yr. 2005 Wine & Spirits Magazine:
88 of 100 Points.
"Wine & Spirits Magazine" has rated the wine "Meerlust Merlot" from the vintage 2005 on 01.02.2009 with 88 of 100 points.
yr. 2000 Wine & Spirits Magazine:
82 of 100 Points.
"Wine & Spirits Magazine" has rated the wine "Meerlust Merlot" from the vintage 2000 on 01.02.2006 with 82 of 100 points.
yr. 1994 Wine Spectator:
84 of 100 Points.
"Wine Spectator" has rated the wine "Meerlust Merlot" from the vintage 1994 on 01.09.1998 with 84 of 100 points.
yr. 1993 Wine Spectator:
86 of 100 Points.
"Wine Spectator" has rated the wine "Meerlust Merlot" from the vintage 1993 on 01.06.1997 with 86 of 100 points.
yr. 1991 Wine Spectator:
84 of 100 Points.
"Wine Spectator" has rated the wine "Meerlust Merlot" from the vintage 1991 on 01.01.1997 with 84 of 100 points.
yr. 1989 Wine Spectator:
84 of 100 Points.
"Wine Spectator" has rated the wine "Meerlust Merlot" from the vintage 1989 on 01.06.1995 with 84 of 100 points.
