Meerlust Estate

GPTKB entity

Statements (51)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf Wine estate
gptkbp:architecturalStyle gptkb:Cape_Dutch
gptkbp:brewingProcess Aging in oak barrels
Traditional winemaking
Cold fermentation
gptkbp:climate Mediterranean_climate
gptkbp:community_involvement Cultural events
Educational programs
Local charities
Environmental initiatives
gptkbp:cultural_heritage National_Heritage_Site
gptkbp:events Weddings
Corporate events
Private functions
Wine festivals
gptkbp:exportMarkets gptkb:Asia
gptkb:Australia
gptkb:North_America
Europe
gptkbp:famous_for Meerlust_Cabernet_Sauvignon
Meerlust_Chardonnay
Meerlust_Merlot
Meerlust_Rubicon
Meerlust_White
gptkbp:founded 1756
gptkbp:grapeVarieties gptkb:Cabernet_Franc
gptkb:Cabernet_Sauvignon
gptkb:Petit_Verdot
Merlot
gptkbp:historical_significance One of the oldest wine estates in South Africa
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Meerlust Estate
gptkbp:location gptkb:South_Africa
gptkbp:notable_winners Decanter World Wine Awards
Platter's_South_African_Wine_Guide
gptkbp:notableFeature Meerlust_Rubicon
gptkbp:owner The_Myburgh_family
gptkbp:partnerships Tour operators
Local restaurants
Wine clubs
International distributors
gptkbp:productionYears Approximately 100,000 bottles
gptkbp:region gptkb:Stellenbosch
gptkbp:soilType Clay soil
Granite soil
Sandstone_soil
gptkbp:sustainability_initiatives Organic farming
Biodynamic practices
gptkbp:visitors Wine tasting tours
gptkbp:website www.meerlust.co.za
gptkbp:wineStyle Red wine
White wine