Klein Constantia Estate Red 2022 vs Meerlust Pinot Noir 2023
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| Availability | In stock | In stock |
|---|---|---|
| Best current price | £29.99 | £29.99 |
| Current stockists | 1 merchant | 1 merchant |
| Producer | Klein Constantia | Meerlust |
| Style | Red | Red |
| Grape | Cabernet Sauvignon | Pinot Noir |
| Region | Bordeaux | Stellenbosch |
| Country | — | South Africa |
| Size | 750ml | 750ml |
| Where to buy |
Klein Constantia Estate Red 2022
Klein Constantia Estate Red is the estate's signature Bordeaux-style blend, crafted to showcase the character of the Constantia Valley. Combining elegance with structure, this wine reflects the estate's granitic soils and cooling sea breezes that bring freshness and balance, marrying tradition with contemporary winemaking excellence. Why You'll Love It This is South African red winemaking at its finest — elegant, structured, and beautifully balanced with exceptional complexity. Founded in 1685, Klein Constantia is one of South Africa's most historic estates, located on the foothills of Table Mountain overlooking False Bay. Long celebrated for its legendary Vin de Constance, the estate also produces exceptional red blends that showcase the unique terroir of the Constantia Valley. With 12 to 18 months in French oak and careful blending of classic Bordeaux varieties, this wine offers outstanding quality from one of South Africa's most prestigious estates. Vineyard and Production Sourced from Klein Constantia's vineyards in the Constantia Valley, benefiting from granitic soils and cooling sea breezes that bring freshness and balance. The blend draws on classic Bordeaux varieties, with Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Malbec at its core, alongside smaller proportions of other grapes. Hand-harvested, destemmed and fermented in stainless steel, before maturation in French oak barrels for around 12 to 18 months to integrate tannins and develop complexity. Tasting Notes Deep ruby in colour with aromas of blackcurrant, plum and dark cherry, with hints of cedar, graphite and spice. The palate is structured yet supple, with ripe tannins supporting flavours of cassis, red berry fruit and subtle oak. The finish is long, elegant and finely balanced. Perfect Pairings Pairs beautifully with roast lamb, beef dishes, venison or rich vegetarian options like mushroom ragu. Also excellent with grilled steak, aged cheeses or hearty stews. Serve at 16 to 18 degrees. Grape Varieties Cabernet
Meerlust Pinot Noir 2023
Meerlust Pinot Noir is a refined and elegantly structured expression of Pinot Noir from the coastal Stellenbosch region, grown on granitic soils at the Compagniesdrift terroir. The cooling maritime influence of False Bay slows ripening and preserves natural acidity, producing a Pinot Noir of real finesse, complexity and layered character. Why You'll Love It Meerlust Estate has been owned by the Myburgh family since 1756, and under the guidance of eighth-generation Hannes Myburgh and winemaker Wim Truter, the estate combines centuries of tradition with modern winemaking expertise to craft elegant, terroir-driven wines from Stellenbosch. Pinot Noir is one of the most demanding varieties to grow and vinify, and Meerlust's Compagniesdrift terroir, with its granitic soils and cooling sea influence, is ideally suited to producing Pinot of real distinction. This is Cape Pinot Noir at its most refined. Vineyard & Production Grapes are hand-harvested at optimal ripeness from selected blocks at the Compagniesdrift terroir, then destemmed and gently crushed into small fermenters. Fermentation proceeds with minimal extraction to preserve elegance and finesse. Post-fermentation, the wine is matured in a combination of new and second-fill 300-litre barrels to develop structure and complexity before bottling. Tasting Notes Vibrant garnet in colour with a youthful appearance. Lifted floral perfume on the nose with brooding red berries, earthy wild mushrooms and hints of spice. The palate displays pure Pinot fruit, red cherry and musk flavours, fresh acidity, layered complexity and fine, powdery tannins on the finish. Perfect Pairings A wonderfully versatile Pinot Noir. Excellent with duck, Parma ham, roasted chicken and grilled line fish. Also a natural partner for tuna, wild mushrooms and traditional cheeses. Grape Variety Pinot Noir 100%
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