Following several very successful years at the Institute of Directors, Maisons Marques et Domaines decided to change the tempo of their Portfolio Tasting this year, choosing instead to hold it at a new modern venue overlooking the river. The tasting took place on the 24th January and, despite the inclement weather, attracted strong attendance from […]

Following on from the success of Maisons Marques et Domaines’ 30th Anniversary Tasting last year, the Fine Wine Importers held its Annual Portfolio Tasting on the 25th January at the Institute of Directors with strong attendance from customers, press and the trade. Guests had the opportunity to sample new vintages, including Louis Roederer’s Cristal 2009 […]

Tim James has published a special report written by Meerlust’s Winemaker Chris Williams. The report appeared on his blog, “Tim James on Grape: Tim James’s South African Wine Pages”, following Tim’s request that Chris describe Meerlust’s experience of the 2016 vintage. Here is what Chris said: Well, apart from what has already been said about […]

Platter’s Wine Guide is South Africa’s best-selling wine annual. It is an up-to-date and comprehensive guide to South Africa’s wine and winelands, featuring hundreds of producers, negociants, wines and brands. Platter’s was awarded the Domaines Ott* award for Annual Wine Guides in the 2007 Louis Roederer International Wine Writers’ Awards and continues to produce outstanding […]

Thursday 28th January 2016 Fine Wine Importer Maisons Marques et Domaines marked its 30th Anniversary in style with a tasting at the Institute of Directors, London, yesterday. With a record attendance of over 320, guests tasted through the latest releases from the 20 producers, welcoming new additions to the range, such as the Mazzei family’s Castello […]

The 1995 Meerlust ‘Rubicon’ is one of twelve exceptional wines to be included in the 2014 Decanter ‘Wine Legends’ list. Click the link below to read the full review. http://www.decanter.com/wine/labels/34607/slideshow/8/wine-legends-2014#slideshow

In Jefford on Monday, Andrew Jefford highlights Chardonnay as a grape that has travelled well since the 1970s. In the article he talks specifically about South African Chardonnay’s commenting, “Chardonnay, often now vinified without acid adjustment, sings in many of these places, producing balanced and drinkable wines which have completed their phenolic journey in evident […]

Tim Atkin includes high scoring points for the following wines in his 2014 South Africa Report Rubicon 2009 94 Points Pinot Noir 2012 93 Points Red 2011 93 Points

Two silver medals were awarded to Meerlust  in the 2014 Decanter World Wine Awards for the 2010 Cabernet Sauvignon and the 2012 Pinot Noir.