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An aerial view of a white gabled manor house among lawns and trees, with farmland and mountains beyond.
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Meerlust Estate

Wines
4.1
Visit
4.5
Tags
Stellenbosch classic

The full range is open to taste here, Rubicon included, a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Cabernet Franc. A seated tasting by reservation adds an older vintage of Rubicon, and the estate is closed on Sundays. The Myburgh family has owned the farm since the mid-eighteenth century, and Hannes Myburgh runs it today.

8 wines
Est. 1693
Tastings
Open Monday to Saturday
37 min from Cape Town
Accessible Groups Kids

Around the estate

  • A tasting room with a green counter, posters on the walls and cowhide rugs on the floor.
  • A bottle of Chardonnay and two glasses on a small table on a white-walled terrace.
  • A felt hat hanging in front of shelves of old wine bottles.
  • A long tasting table set with glasses beside wooden shelves of wine bottles.

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Wine Profile
ChardonnayMerlotCabernet SauvignonPinot Noir

11 wines

Standout wines

Among the region’s highest rated.

Rubicon

4.3

Other wines

The Magic Flute

4.2

Chardonnay

4.1
Location

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The stories behind what you will taste here.

Grape

Chardonnay

Serious Chardonnay reached the Cape in the late 1970s in growers' luggage, smuggled in because official channels were too slow.

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Grape

Merlot

Some growers find Merlot fussier in the vineyard than Pinot Noir: green if picked early, heavy if picked late.

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Style

Cap Classique

South African bottle-fermented sparkling wine began in Stellenbosch, with Simonsig's Kaapse Vonkel in 1971.

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Visiting Meerlust

Updated October 2026.

Hours

Opening hours of Meerlust
Monday – Friday09:00 – 17:00
Saturday10:00 – 15:00
SundayClosed

Hours checked October 2026.

Where is Meerlust?
Meerlust is at 33 Baden Powell Dr, R310, Stellenbosch, South Africa.
How far is Meerlust from Cape Town?
About 37 minutes by car from the V&A Waterfront in Cape Town (40 km).
When is Meerlust open?
Monday to Friday, 09:00 to 17:00. Saturday, 10:00 to 15:00. Sunday, closed. Checked October 2026. Hours change, so check with the estate before you go.
Is Meerlust child-friendly?
Yes, children are welcome. What is on offer for them varies, so ask ahead.
Is Meerlust wheelchair accessible?
Meerlust is listed as disability friendly. Call ahead to check access to the parts you want to visit.
What is Meerlust known for?
Its signature grapes are Chardonnay, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon.
Which wineries are near Meerlust?
The closest are Winshaw Vineyards (2.7 km), Raats (6.6 km) and De Toren Private Cellar (8.6 km).

Contact

33 Baden Powell Dr, R310, Stellenbosch, South Africa
+27 21 843 3587

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