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Three of South Africa’s top wineries offer a memorable weekend getaway

Plaisir de Merle, together with sister wineries Nederburg and Durbanville Hills, have joined their efforts to create a memorable weekend experience in the Cape Winelands for groups of four (minimum) to eight (maximum) guests from September to November 2020. This opportunity is perfect for a...

Plaisir de Merle Grand Brut sparkles with Gold

Plaisir de Merle celebrates Gold awarded to the 2016 Grand Brut at this year’s World Sparkling Wine Awards. This prestigious global award is presented by TheDrinksReport.com and is paneled by judges from the United Kingdom, Canada, The Netherlands, Germany, United States and Italy. “While aiming...

Plaisir de Merle participates in Inter Hotel Challenge

Plaisir de Merle is a participant in the Distell Inter Hotel Challenge which focuses on the role of mentorship, the youth and their bright future in the hospitality world. During “Grape to Glass” Cellar Master Niel Bester shared his passion and knowledge on what it takes to be a winemaker and...

Plaisir de Merle Wines taking home Gold

Plaisir de Merle had plenty of reason the celebrate this past year. True to character, the wines’ complexities earned top rankings and prestigious awards. Platter’s by Diners Club Plaisir de Merle’s Signature Blend was awarded 5 stars and crowned “Red Wine Blend of the Year, Cape Bordeaux” in...

Plaisir de Merle rated gold by top judges

We are proud and excited to announce that Niel Bester and his team earned top points by well-known judges and Master of Wine. Winemag.co.za The eighth annual Prescient Cabernet Sauvignon Report 2019 received 94 entries from 76 producers and we are delighted that the Plaisir de Merle Cabernet...

HQ Fine Wining 2018 with Plaisir de Merle

Join us on Wednesday, 4 July 2018 for an unforgettable evening of delicious food, tantalizing wine and of course a stellar atmosphere at HQ in Cape Town. For the sixth dinner of 2018 HQ have partnered with us, for a highly anticipated night of fine wine and delicious food. Our fantastic wines...

Plaisir de Merle Merlot Awarded as one of the Best

Plaisir de Merle’s 2015 Merlot is one of only eight wines that impressed the judges of the 2018 The Merlot Report hosted by Wine Magazine. The wine scored 90 points out of the 100 point rating scale. There were 67 entries received from 53 producers, with two wines scoring the highest at 92 and...