Meerlust Red 2021 vs Silent Noise MF Grenache 2024
Compare current tracked prices, stockists and core specifications. Silent Noise MF Grenache 2024 currently starts £0.24 lower.
| Availability | In stock | In stock |
|---|---|---|
| Best current price | £19.49 | £19.25 |
| Current stockists | 2 merchants | 1 merchant |
| Producer | Meerlust | Silent Noise |
| Style | Red | Red |
| Grape | Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot | Grenache |
| Region | Bordeaux | — |
| Country | South Africa | — |
| ABV | 13% | — |
| Size | 750ml | 750ml |
| Where to buy |
Meerlust Red 2021
Meerlust Red is a carefully crafted, four-terroir Bordeaux blend from one of Stellenbosch's most historic and celebrated estates, expressing the full character of the Meerlust property in a full-bodied, structured and generously fruited red. Introduced permanently in 2020 to complement the flagship Rubicon, this is an outstanding introduction to the Meerlust range at a very accessible price. Why You'll Love It Meerlust Estate has been in the hands of the Myburgh family since 1756, and under eighth-generation Hannes Myburgh the estate continues to uphold a legacy of quality winemaking from its unique coastal position just five kilometres from False Bay. The cooling maritime influence ensures slow, even ripening across the estate's four distinctive terroirs, each contributing something different to the final blend. The Meerlust Red showcases the estate's focus on young vineyards and consistent quality, delivering genuine Meerlust character at an everyday price. Vineyard & Production Fruit is drawn from four terroirs on the estate: Compagniesdrift with granitic soils producing expressive, bold wines; River Terraces with sandy soils and river stones promoting delicate, fruit-forward character; Quarry with rocky greywacke and shale yielding precision and red fruit; and Lowlands with clay-rich soils creating smooth, silky wines with prominent black fruit. Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Petit Verdot are fermented separately before malolactic fermentation in 300-litre barrels and large foudre. After 8 months in oak the parcels are blended and aged for a further 8 months to achieve harmony and structure. Tasting Notes Youthful ruby red with garnet hues. Aromas of supple red and black fruit, warm spice and subtle oak. The palate is full-bodied and structured, packed with fresh red fruit and soft, rounded tannins. Perfect Pairings Pairs beautifully with casseroles, venison, game, cheese dishes and spicy cuisine. Also excellent with roast lamb, grilled red meats
Silent Noise MF Grenache 2024
This wine draws inspiration from the light, semi-carbonic reds of Beaujolais, designed to be immediately drinkable and immensely approachable. The fruit comes from the Killick Vineyard, a 40-year-old, one-acre bush vine site in McLaren Flat. Planted on a sand hill with 20 metres of wind-blown coastal sands overlaying alluvial soils, the vineyard produces grapes with remarkable purity and texture. Hand-harvested by a close-knit group including members of the Killick family—baby Jack sometimes in the tractor cab—the grapes are treated with great care from vine to winery. Winemaking Ten percent of a 5-tonne stainless steel fermenter is filled with whole bunches, topped with lightly crushed and destemmed berries. Fermentation is initiated with EC118 Champagne yeast and pumped over four times daily for a month. After fermentation, the wine is bag-pressed and aged for three months in 300-litre French oak barrels, seven years old. The wine is bottled unfiltered and unfined, preserving its natural texture and vibrancy. Tasting Notes Aromatic citrus notes lead the nose, entwined with macerated strawberries and hints of allspice. Turkish dried apricots and red sherbet lift the perfume, creating an engaging, playful bouquet. The palate is texturally expressive, filled with ripe strawberries and raspberries, with gentle spice and a touch of Kirsch that rounds out the mid-palate. The result is a vivid, lively wine with freshness, charm, and layers of delicate complexity. Food Pairing Perfect alongside charcuterie, light roasted meats, or simply enjoyed on its own. Serving Temperature Slightly chilled or at cellar temperature to fully appreciate its aromatic intensity.
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