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Overview

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...

Aeriel shot taken of the Meerlust wine estate


Our Legacy

Johannes Albertus Myburgh bought Meerlust in January 1757. His ownership marked the foundation of the Myburgh Dynasty.

The work depicted, by Johann Frederici, gives a lively impression of life on the farm at the end of the 18th Century.

two horses on meerlust estate


Wine Shop

On visiting the Estate, make sure you join Lauren and her team in the Meerlust wine shop. Here you will be able to enjoy a relaxed tasting of our full range of wines .

The Meerlust estate wine tasting room


Wine Films

Take a tour of the Meerlust Estate:

Film 1 - The Winery
Film 2 - Soil
Film 3 - The Vineyards
Film 4 - The Story of Rubicon
Film 5 - Chardonnay
Film 6 - Cabernet Sauvignon

overhead view of meerlust wine estate


Gallery

Take a tour of our gallery:
Browse through images taken of 2008 Meerlust harvest, a collection of Meerlust wine labels as well as photo's of the people and the estate.

avenue of palm trees on meerlust estate