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De Meye Wines
Stellenbosch, South Africa

This tranquil farm and winery is named after the
De Meye River in Holland. The farm was established
by the the first Myburgh pioneer way back in 1665.
Today the De Meye label is designed around the Myburgh
Family crest.

The present owner of De Meye is Jan Myburgh, who is
the fifth generation to farm in this area. He started
farming with vines over 30 years ago. Grapes were
then sold to Nederburg and Stellenbosch Farmers'
Winery. In 1997, it was decided to renovate some
of the old farm buildings and make their own wines.

De Meye is situated in a Stellenbosch, sub region
known as Greater Simonsberg, South Africa's most
prestigious wine making area.

The total size of the farm is 150 hectares, of
which 60 hectares are planted to vineyards and
20 under fruit trees. The grape varieties include
Cabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz, Pinotage and Chardonnay.
Chenin Blanc and Sauvignon Blanc are also grown on
De Meye, but these grapes are sold off to different
neighbouring wineries. The farm has recently been
Eurepgap Certified, which stands for European Good
Agricultural Practices.