Meerlust Wine Estate

Meerlust Wine Estate

On the 3rd July 1693, the Governor of the Cape, Simon van der Stel, granted the land to Henning Hüsing, who named the farm Meerlust ? which he felt described the sense of pleasure one derived from the sea breezes blowing inland from

False Bay. Johannes Albertus Myburgh bought Meerlustin January 1757. His ownership marked the foundation of the Myburgh Dynasty.

Meerlust is situated 15 kilometres south of Stellenbosch in the Eerste River Valley and is uniquely positioned for the production of exceptional wines as the evening mists roll in from the coast to cool the vineyards. This allows the grapes to ripen slowly - achieving full and concentrated varietal flavours. Meerlust is one of the most respected wine estates in South Africa and has been in the hands of the Myburgh family since 1756. The current owner has carried out an extensive restoration of the Cape Dutch styled architecture since inheriting it in the 1950s. The entire complex was declared a National Monument in July 1987.

At the time it was predominantly planted to the white grapes of Semillon and Chenin Blanc but this has now been reversed. The flagship red, Rubicon, had its first vintage in 1980 and has since established itself as a South African classic.

- Meerlust Chardonnay 1998, Stellenbosch
This is one of South Africa?s most celebrated Chardonnays. Its big, structured and slightly old fashioned with concentrated nutty fruit, good acidity and sturdy oaking. There?s a bit of an acid lift, too, on the nose.

- Meerlust Merlot 1997, Stellenbosch
Leafy spicy nose leads to a structured spicy, savoury palate. Quite an old fashioned style.

- Meerlust Pinot Noir Reserve 1998, Stellenbosch
Quite pale in colour. Savoury cherry fruit and herb nose which is warm and slightly old fashioned in style. Lovely savoury, intensely spicy palate with herb tinged fruit.