Our News
Taste the very finest at Caroline’s 2026 White Wine & Cap Classique Review
Tuesday, 13 Oct 26 by Caroline's Fine Wine Cellar
Join us at the DHL Stadium on 29 October in Cape Town for an evening of walk-around wine tasting with an unparalleled line-up of the Cape’s flagship white wines and Cap Classiques.
Spring news from Meerlust Estate: Tim Atkin scores, new vintage releases and more
Tuesday, 1 Sep 26 by Meerlust Estate
Meerlust Estate shares their Tim Atkin scores, new vintage releases, and spring vineyard updates.
wine.co.za Launches the brand new Meerlust website
Wednesday, 29 Jul 26 by wine.co.za
As digital partners to the South African wine industry, we're proud to announce the official launch of the redesigned meerlust.co.za.
Winter at Meerlust Estate: Release of the Estate Red 2023 and a celebratory Merlot dinner
Monday, 29 Jun 26 by Meerlust Estate
Meerlust shares news on the latest wine release, an upcoming Celebration of Merlot food and wine dinner, and more.
Harvest 2026 at Meerlust Estate
Monday, 16 Mar 26 by Meerlust Estate
Meerlust reports back on their 2026 harvest and shares other news from the estate.
Meerlust Rubicon: 13 vintages of a pioneering wine
Friday, 20 Feb 26 by Club Oenologique, Victoria Mason MW
Meerlust Rubicon is one of South Africa's oldest fine wines and a trailblazer for a standout style in Stellenbosch. Find out why it's a cellar essential.
Cape Winemakers Guild welcomes new chair, members and protégés
Wednesday, 28 Jan 26 by Cape Winemakers Guild
The Cape Winemakers Guild welcomes three new members and a new chair for 2026.
Meerlust Rubicon 2023: In youth is pleasure
Friday, 9 Jan 26 by Wine Goggle, Emile Joubert
One of the most non-sensical wine terms found in today’s world is: “it needs more time”.
New release: Meerlust Rubicon 2023
Monday, 10 Nov 25 by Meerlust Estate
Meerlust Estate announces the new vintage release of the Rubicon and other wines.
Meerlust: Beyond the Rubicon
Friday, 10 Oct 25 by Suzaan Potgieter
In this interview, Emile Joubert, the author of Meerlust Estate's new book, speaks about the story behind the book.
Meerlust celebrates 50 years of Estate wine production
Thursday, 25 Sep 25 by Meerlust Estate
Meerlust Estate earlier this month celebrated 50 years of wine production under its own label, coinciding with the release of their new book.
Meerlust announces book launch and Tim Atkin results
Monday, 8 Sep 25 by Meerlust Estate
Meerlust Estate launches a new book, "Meerlust: Beyond the Rubicon", and announces their 2025 Tim Atkin ratings.
New release: Meerlust Merlot 2023
Friday, 27 Jun 25 by Meerlust Estate
Meerlust Estate is releasing the 2023 vintage of its Meerlust Merlot this July 2025.
Taste South Africa’s finest flagship red wines at Caroline's 2025 Red Wine Review
Thursday, 26 Jun 25 by Caroline's Fine Wine Cellar
Join us at the DHL Stadium on 24 July in Cape Town for an evening of walk-around wine tasting of the most highly rated red wines presented by the winemakers!
Meerlust: visiting this important Stellenbosch winery, and tasting right back to the beginning
Thursday, 5 Jun 25 by Wine Anorak, Jamie Goode
Jamie Goode visits Meerlust, one of South Africa’s leading wineries, and then catches up with the team in London for the estate's 50th anniversary celebrations.
Meerlust's 50 year commemorative label release: Cabernet Sauvignon 2021
Friday, 2 May 25 by Meerlust Estate
Meerlust Estate this year celebrates 50 years of wine production under its own label.
Meerlust's monumental Cabernet Sauvignon 2021
Wednesday, 30 Apr 25 by Emile Joubert
Expectations are there for the exceeding, an occurrence that is – for me – one of the greatest rewards for being embedded in the wine world.
News from Meerlust Estate: Harvest update and a new tasting room manager
Friday, 7 Mar 25 by Meerlust Estate
Meerlust Estate shares news about the harvest and their appointment of Heidi Kritzinger as tasting room manager.
Iconic wine producer's journey from working at Lafite to South African wine greatness
Tuesday, 21 Jan 25 by Forbes, Cathrine Todd
An iconic South African wine producer, known for social responsibility as well as amazing wines, had a rare encounter with one of the greatest wine families inspiring them to set their bar higher.
Wishing you a merry Meerlust Christmas
Monday, 9 Dec 24 by Meerlust Estate
With Christmas only a few weeks away, thank you from all of us at Meerlust for your support throughout the year.
wine.co.za Festive gift guide 2024: The best Christmas gift ideas for wine lovers
Monday, 25 Nov 24 by wine.co.za
From award-winning wines to Christmas wine hampers, we unveil our annual festive gift guide for wine lovers.
New release: Meerlust Rubicon 2022
Monday, 25 Nov 24 by Meerlust Estate
Meerlust Estate introduces the 2022 vintage of Meerlust Rubicon.
News from Meerlust Estate: A new vintage release, Tim Atkin results, wine travels and more
Monday, 14 Oct 24 by Meerlust Estate
Meerlust Estate shares news about the new release of Meerlust Estate Red, recent wine awards, wine travels, and more.
What is South African fine wine? And what is its ageing potential?
Saturday, 21 Sep 24 by The Buyer, Lisse Garnett
4 Ultra-premium wineries, known for pioneering Cape Bordeaux Blends, presented their wines to a small group of journalists at London's 67 Pall Mall club.
New releases: Meerlust Merlot 2021 and Pinot Noir 2023
Wednesday, 10 Jul 24 by Meerlust Estate
With winter fully settled in, Meerlust Estate launches two new wines: Merlot 2021 and Pinot Noir 2023.
Nuwe era en aanplantings vir Meerlust wynlandgoed
Thursday, 27 Jun 24 by Rooi Rose, Maryke Roberts
Om 'n proe op die historiese Meerlust-wynlandgoed buite Stellenbosch wat al 8 geslagte lank deel van die Myburgh-familie is, by te woon, is 'n ware belewenis.
Wine of the Week: Meerlust Rubicon 2021
Wednesday, 19 Jun 24 by wine.co.za
Our Wine of the Week is the iconic and timeless 2021 Meerlust Rubicon Bordeaux red blend.
One million wine views: a record-breaking figure
Monday, 10 Jun 24 by wine.co.za, Judy Brower
For the last two consecutive months, the wine fact sheets on wine.co.za have been viewed over a million times per month.
Meerlust shares vintage update and wine offers for autumn 2024
Thursday, 9 May 24 by Meerlust Estate
Here's to sipping, savouring, and making the most of these great Meerlust vintages during the upcoming winter months. Cheers!
2023 wine.co.za festive gift guide: The best gifts for wine lovers this Christmas
Monday, 11 Dec 23 by wine.co.za
Shopping for a wine lover? Here's our selection of the best Christmas gifts for wine lovers that the Cape Winelands has to offer.