Meerlust
A historic Stellenbosch estate on the Eerste River, famous for Rubicon, its Bordeaux-style blend.
Trip Role
Ideal stay
Our take
Heritage Stellenbosch, and the red blend that set the standard.
Heritage Stellenbosch, and the red blend that set the standard.
- Trip Role
- Quick Stop
- Ideal Stay
- 1-2 hours
Why it's worth your time
One of the old names. The manor house and the cellar are the Cape's wine heritage in one stop; Rubicon is the bottle to know. By appointment for serious tasting.
What we love
The manor house and cellar — a near-intact 18th-century Cape estate.
What to know
Owned by the Myburgh family since 1756 — eight generations on the same farm. Rubicon, the Bordeaux-style blend, was the first serious South African red to rival the French and remains the estate's signature.
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