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The co. is owned by the Meerlust Workers Trust, consisting of workers from several farms in Stellenbosch. The main services are wine storage, labeling and rework services to the wine industry. We are wine producers since 2015. Although most of our stock is locally distributed, we also export to Germany, Singapore and the US and have capacity for new markets. We have 3 wines; a Chardonnay Unwooded, Chardonnay Pinot Noir and a Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot. The Chardonnay is a pale wine with a vibrant green hue in the glass. On the nose, aromas of white pears and apricots with nuances of lemon. This versatile wine can be aged for up to 2 years in ideal conditions. The grapes are carefully selected for the unique diversity in flavour they bring to the wine. Grapes are harvested by hand. This wine highlights the diversity of the Chardonnay grape and focuses on the elegant fruit profile that the grape has to offer when fermented in tank at moderate temperatures. The Chardonnay Pinot Noir(PN) just won a bronze medal at the Old Mutual Trophy Awards Show. Purchases lets us donate to breast health awareness. This blend consists of 25% PN allowing for nuances of pomegranate, cherries, and various red fruit flavours to be detected on the nose, besides the tropical flavours from the Chardonnay. Salads and cold meat with capers or pastas will be a great food companion with this wine. Vineyards on South facing slopes and within proximity to the Atlantic Ocean, were carefully selected. Picking of the grapes was done by hand in the early morning. The Cabernet has Intense black currant plum and spice on the nose, these flavours follow through on the palate coupled with a rich juiciness and soft, silky tannins. Perfect for roast meat and game. Can be aged from 4 - 8 years from vintage. The wine in matured in seasoned French Oak barrels for 14 months.