Meerendal is situated on the cool southeasterly slopes of the Tygerberg Hills near Durbanville, a mere fifteen kilometers from the cold Atlantic Ocean to the west and twenty minutes from the city center of Cape Town. The unique pattern of the cool summer winds that blow through these hills ensures healthy grapes of great character.  The rich red Meerendal soil has a heavy clay base, resulting in excellent water retention right through the summer months.  Although the annual rainfall on the estate is a mere 550mm, there is no need for irrigation due to heavy dewfalls and water retentive properties of the soil.

Cellar master Liza Goodwin coaxes award winning wines from hand tended vineyards. These noble varieties include Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Pinotage, Shiraz, Merlot and Pinot Noir.

Meerendal is producing two ranges of wines:

The Prestige range consists of the very best of Meerendal and made in small quantities – a wooded white wine, two red wines, a natural sweet wine and a MCC.
The Standard range includes seven cultivar wines, a Rose and a blended red wine.  A new label was developed in 2004 to portray the classic qualities and rich heritage of this 300 year old estate.



Cellar Door Tastings and Sales:
Tuesday to Sunday: 09:00 till 18:00 (Sun till 17:00)



 
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