| Overview |
March has been one of the busiest months in the recent history of Meerendal.
The Prologue of the Absa Cape Epic Mountain Bike race took place at Meerendal, the Boutique hotel at Meerendal opened its doors, the Feast of the Grape took place, Meerendal wines excelled overseas and a record harvest has been received in the cellar. |
| Absa Cape Epic Prologue at Meerendal |
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The Absa Cape Epic Mountain Bike race started this year at Meerendal with the riders tackling the scenic ride through the Tygerberg Hills. According to the organisers it was a smooth and great start to this world renowned race with 600 teams of two riders per team from 46 countries taking part!
More than 4,000 people pitched up from early morning already to see the riders in action. The big Meerendal hospitality tent was eagerly supported by the visitors and riders where the Meerendal wines were served and ten stalls provided a variety of food for the hungry ones.
Meerendal also launched its commemorative wines – a Cabernet Sauvignon 2006 – only available on the farm, and the personalised special label selection of 750ml, 1,5L, 3L and 5L wines with great success and received an overwhelming number of orders. If you are interested in buying the commemorative Cabernet Sauvignon 2006 please visit our website on www.meerendal.co.za and click on the button re the Epic wines. This offer will still be available for the next two weeks.
Meerendal received a lot of compliments on the day and viewers in South Africa and many countries abroad could experience the beauty of the estate and the route as it was televised throughout the day.
We are proud to have been associated with such a prestigious event. These pictures just show a bit of the activity on the day. More pics are available on our facebook page. |
| The new Boutique Hotel at Meerendal |
The final finishing touches to our new luxury Boutique hotel were done just a few days before the start of the Epic.
Described by some of the first customers as the best in the wine lands, the rooms in the manor house are elegant, luxurious and with stunning views. Our own staff has been trained to manage this beautiful hotel, and to make our visitors feel welcome.
The room rate is a fully inclusive offer with the room, breakfast, internet and minibar (stocked with Meerendal wines) included.
A more detailed newsletter on the Boutique hotel will follow shortly.
For bookings, please telephone reception at the hotel on (+27 ) 021 975 1655. |
| Meerendal excels overseas |
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Meerendal has just won two medals at the prestigious Bacchus International Wine Competition in Madrid, Spain.
A gold medal was awarded to the Meerendal Shiraz Reserve 2009 and the Heritage Block Pinotage 2010 received a silver medal.
More than 1,500 wines were entered from 17 countries and only 30% of the wines were given medals. |
| Sip, Soup and Bread |
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June is traditionally a cold and wet winter month in the Cape, but the annual Sip, Soup and Bread weekend in the Durbanville Wine Valley will warm your heart this year.
Scheduled for 2 & 3 June all the wineries will make all kinds of delicious soups and breads to welcome you to their cellars and restaurants.
Here at Meerendal you can book your seat at the Bistro Restaurant to try all three our soups, each one served with a different bread. And you can take some of your favourite soups home as well! And we will be serving it for the whole week long from Monday 28th May to Sunday 3rd of June!
Come and join us for a flavour full experience and choose your favourite soup from our three soups: Roasted Tomato and Red Pepper Soup, Moroccan Lamb Soup and Smoked Haddock and Calamari Chowder. A complimentary glass of wine is served with each meal of three soups. Cost is R95 per person. |
| Our new entrance |
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When you visit Meerendal next time, you will notice our new entrance walls.
They have replaced the old walls that were knocked down due to the widening of the road that took place. The entrance walls will be lit up at night for easy access to the estate. |
| New opening hours |
Having the Boutique hotel operational and due to public demand, the Bistro Restaurant will again be open seven days a week for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
The Cellar door and tasting room will follow suit, to be open every day of the week. |
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