Meerlust dinner

Another great dinner organised by Wine n Things and Crown. Plenty of wine and a good selection from Meerlust

This just didn't quite pick up as I was hoping. The fish was good though!

• 2006 Meerlust Chardonnay 86 Points

  South Africa, Coastal Region, Stellenbosch

  Bit of a woody nose, not much else. Fresh and balanced but lacking fruit.

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This all went very well together, best flight and food match.

• 2003 Meerlust Pinot Noir 89 Points

  South Africa, Coastal Region, Stellenbosch

  This was a pleasant surprise. Good nose, a little forest and strawberries. Fresh and balanced, slight tannic finish.

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• 2004 Meerlust Merlot 89 Points

  South Africa, Coastal Region, Stellenbosch

  Chocolate and mulberry, heavy silk texture. Slightly woody medium finish with a little spice.

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The Rubicon was the WOTN but was let down a little by an odd main course.

• 2001 Meerlust Rubicon 92 Points

  South Africa, Coastal Region, Stellenbosch

  Slightly closed nose, concentrated berries. Opens up with some soft tannins.

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This was quickly left for more of the Rubicon

• 2006 Meerlust Chenin Blanc 84 Points

  South Africa, Coastal Region, Stellenbosch

  Flat and dull

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The Rubicon is a really good wine and great value. The Pinot was surprisingly good and the Merlot also gave a good account. There are better chardonnays from SA and the dessert wine just failed to impress. Hahns was excellent presenting his wines and wineries and another good night.