Meinert Wines is an ultra-premium boutique producer located at the upper end of the picturesque Devon Valley, Stellenbosch, overlooking False Bay. The Devon Crest Vineyards, located at 210 – 300M above sea level, are the source for their meticulously crafted red wines, while white wines are sourced from carefully selected vineyards in Elgin and the Swartland.
Devon Crest Farm was purchased in 1987 by Martin Meinert. At that stage it was an 11,5ha estate in Devon Valley. A total replant was completed in 1989. The entire farm now covers a total of 16ha.
Devon Crest Farm was purchased in 1987 by Martin Meinert. At that stage it was an 11,5ha estate in Devon Valley. A total replant was completed in 1989. The entire farm now covers a total of 16ha.
Martin completed the building of the winery in 1990, and the first wine, a small quantity of Cabernet Sauvignon, was made in 1991. Production began with the 1997 vintage, producing a Merlot and a Cabernet Sauvignon/Merlot blend which were released in 1999.
Martin completed the building of the winery in 1990, and the first wine, a small quantity of Cabernet Sauvignon, was made in 1991. Production began with the 1997 vintage, producing a Merlot and a Cabernet Sauvignon/Merlot blend which were released in 1999.
Meinert White Wine's
For the Sauvignon Blanc and Riesling grapes Meinert rely on top growers in Elgin, chosen for delicate cool climate characteristics. The Syrah is sourced from the Upper Hemel and Aarde Valley.
Here we see the Sauvingon Blanc Grapes being harvested from the top growers in the Elgin Vineyard.
Meinert Red Wine's
Using the Devon Crest Vineyards as the source for their red wines. Meinert’s Devon Crest Farm is now fully planted to Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Pinotage, Cabernet franc, Petit Verdot and a small vineyard of Semillon.