Meerlust Pinot Noir, Stellenbosch (2023)

Established in 1756 and long held by the Myburgh family, Meerlust is one of Stellenbosch’s most historic and respected estates. Located just five kilometres from False Bay, the vineyards benefit from cooling maritime breezes that support slow, even ripening. Meerlust is best known for its Bordeaux-style blends, crafted with a traditional approach that prioritises structure and longevity. The result is refined, age-worthy wines that combine depth with balance, securing the estate’s reputation as a benchmark for classic Stellenbosch elegance.

Stellenbosch is the Cape's most famous wine name - the university town at the heart of South African wine, ringed by granite mountains with False Bay breezes drawing off the day's heat. Cabernet is its calling card, grown on old decomposed-granite slopes into deep, ageable reds and Bordeaux blends. But the same cool sites have made it a serious white address too, from old-vine Chenin Blanc to taut, burgundy-styled Chardonnay. Range and pedigree in one place.