Meerlust Estate
The pride of the Myburgh family since 1756
Long recognized for producing world-class wines, Meerlust Estate has been the pride of the Myburgh family since 1756. Today, the traditional dedication to the art of winemaking continues under the guidance of Hannes Myburgh, eighth generation custodian of this seventeenth-century national monument.
Meerlust, with its historic manor house, classic wine cellar, family cemetery, dovecote and bird sanctuary is situated 15km south of Stellenbosch, with the blue crescent of False Bay a mere 5km away. Wines are only made from grapes grown on the Estate which is uniquely positioned for the production of wines with exceptional complexity and character.
In the summertime, ocean breezes and evening mists roll in from the coast to cool the vineyards. The grapes ripen slowly, thus achieving full, concentrated varietal flavours. The soils consist of predominantly deep, well drained Hutton and Clovelly soil types, affording the vines excellent drought resistance and an ideal substrata for producing concentrated, complex wines.
Wine Types
Wine Varieties
Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Merlot, Pinot Noir
People
- Winemaker: Chris Williams
Trading Hours
Current Status:
- Monday to Friday: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Saturday: 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
- Public Holidays: Closed
- Religious Holidays: Closed
Seasonal hours may apply. Phone ahead before visiting to confirm times and avoid disappointment.
Contact
- Telephone: +27 21 843 3587
- Fax: +27 21 843 3274
- Email: shop@meerlust.co.za
- Website: http://www.meerlust.co.za
- Physical Address: Baden Powell Drive, Stellenbosch
- Postal Address: PO Box 7121, Stellenbosch, 7599
- GPS: 34°1'1.7"S 18°45'24.7"E
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Last updated 16 May 2016. Report an error.