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De Meye Wines

De Meye Wines is a wine farm in Stellenbosch, Western Cape. About 41 km from Cape Town.

41 km from Cape Town Restaurant

Family farming in Greater Simonsberg

De Meye Wines is a family-owned estate in Muldersvlei on the Stellenbosch Wine Route, framed on local route maps under Greater Simonsberg. The Myburgh family has farmed this land for five generations. The farm name recalls the De Meye River in Holland, where the first Myburgh who came to South Africa in 1665 once lived. Commercial estate bottling accelerated after 1997, when the family renovated old buildings and began producing wines under their own label instead of selling all grapes.

Official pages describe an honest, slower approach: grapes grown on the farm, wines made and bottled on site, small-batch volumes (a few thousand cases a year in brand messaging), and a tasting experience designed for calm rather than crowd tourism. The property is about 100 hectares, with winery, cellar and storage handled in-house from vineyard through sales and select export markets. That vertical control is a deliberate quality claim—what you taste at cellar door is grown on the same soils you look across from the garden.

Terroir and grape mix

De Meye sits in the western Muldersvlei pocket north of Stellenbosch town—cool maritime influence and southeast-facing vineyard aspects appear in older technical notes, with Mediterranean rainfall historically cited around 650 mm. A cool westerly wind during ripening months is credited in archival vineyard notes with helping keep grapes healthy and balanced. Soils are described as rich and fertile—conditions that favour ripe, healthy fruit when yields are managed with care.

Official variety lists emphasise:

Reds: Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Shiraz (Syrah)

Whites: Chardonnay, Chenin Blanc (including old-vine Chenin in recent shop listings)

Other styles: Rosé and red blends such as Little River and Raised by Rain appear in the online shop alongside vintage Cabernet Sauvignon and celebration mixed cases.

Winemaker Liam du Plessis is profiled on the official site for a thoughtful, minimal-intervention cellar style that lets fruit and farm character lead. Expect elegant, food-friendly wines rather than heavy showpieces—ideal with The Table restaurant's seasonal cooking. Ask which barrels or tanks are open for the day's flight; small-batch production means the chalkboard can change with the season.

Tasting room, lavender and The Table

The tasting room and shaded garden invite a slower pace—under trees in summer or by the indoor fireplace in cooler months. Official contact guidance:

  • Summer (October–April): Wednesday–Sunday 11:00–17:00
  • Winter (May–September): Thursday–Sunday 11:00–17:00
  • Small groups often walk in; larger parties should reserve
  • Platters listed around R260 (serves two)—confirm current pricing

The estate also markets pick-your-own lavender and estate lavender oil when fields are in bloom—an unusual add-on for Greater Simonsberg itineraries and a gentle activity between flights. Directories often describe rustic tasting décor (whitewashed walls, barn doors, barrel planters) rather than ultra-modern architecture—matching the "slower way of life" brand line on demeye.co.za.

The Table at De Meye, run by husband-and-wife team Leigh and Brendan, serves a seasonal set menu under the oaks with local produce. Restaurant bookings are essential. Published lunch window: roughly 12:30–17:00; summer lunch Wednesday–Sunday, winter Thursday–Sunday. Contact: +27 072 696 0530 | bookings@thetablerestaurant.co.za | thetablerestaurant.co.za. Pair a booked lunch with a morning tasting so you are not rushed between courses and pours.

Wine club, venue and online shop

The De Meye Wine Club delivers a curated mixed case every three months with early access to unreleased or older vintages and invitations to private tastings and pairings. The full range ships across South Africa via the official shop. Venue hire covers seminars, corporate functions, weddings and private events—enquire via events@demeye.co.za / weddings@demeye.co.za (dedicated phones listed on the contact page). Wedding marketing highlights vineyard views toward Simonsberg—confirm capacity and catering packages directly with the events team.

Visit tips

  • Address: De Meye Farm, Muldersvlei Road, c/o Old Paarl Road (R101), Muldersvlei, Stellenbosch
  • Phone / sales: +27 (0)63 025 6110 | info@demeye.co.za
  • Events: Heidi | events@demeye.co.za | 064 537 9855
  • Web: demeye.co.za
  • Closed Mondays (and Tuesdays in winter tasting schedule)—plan Greater Simonsberg loops accordingly
  • Combine with nearby Simonsberg or Muldersvlei stops; allow time for lunch under the oaks if booking The Table
  • Ask which single-vineyard or small-batch releases are open; shop stock rotates with harvest
  • Export exists to select markets—trade enquiries via the contact page

FAQ

Where are the wines made?

Grown, made and bottled on the farm in Muldersvlei, Stellenbosch (official FAQ).

Do I need a tasting booking?

Not always for small groups; recommended for larger parties and always for restaurant or events.

Is there food on the farm?

Yes—The Table (booked set-menu lunches) plus tasting-room platters in published hours.

Can I buy online?

Yes—South African delivery through the official shop; export to select markets on enquiry.

What should first-time visitors taste?

Start with a red-blend and Cabernet Franc or Cabernet Sauvignon flight, then add Chenin or Chardonnay; ask staff for the current Platter's or wine-club highlights.

Why Greater Simonsberg visitors choose De Meye

Greater Simonsberg rewards travellers who want mountain-framed farms with genuine family continuity. De Meye's five-generation Myburgh story, estate-grown fruit and garden tasting setup contrast with busier flagship cellars nearby. Come for Cabernet Franc and Chenin curiosity, stay for lavender season or a long lunch, and leave with wine-club membership if you want ongoing farm contact. Confirm winter versus summer opening days before you set the GPS for the R101 / Muldersvlei Road corner—hours are clearly posted but seasonal.

If you are building a full-day northern Stellenbosch loop, place De Meye where the calendar allows a seated lunch: the farm's value is pace, not checklist speed. Photograph the oaks and lavender when in bloom, buy a mixed case from the shop, and treat Liam du Plessis's minimal-intervention story as a tasting conversation starter rather than a technical lecture. That slower rhythm is exactly what the estate asks visitors to embrace.

Things to do at De Meye Wines

  • Wine tasting & pairings

    Wine tasting

    Tasting room and shaded garden; explore wines at your own pace. Booking not required for small groups; reserve for larger parties (official home page). Walk-in tasting fee not listed on tastings page; shop lists Wine Tasting Voucher (Premium) at R100.

    Price Wine Tasting Voucher (Premium) R100 (shop); walk-in fee otherwise not published on tastings page

    Booking: Not required for small groups; larger parties: info@demeye.co.za

  • Workshops & classes

    Cheese & meat or vegetarian platters

  • Wine tasting & pairings

    Pick-your-own lavender

    Platters for two people (cheese & meat or vegetarian) to accompany tasting.

    Price R260 per platter (serves 2)

    Booking: info@demeye.co.za

  • Restaurants & dining

    The Table at De Meye (restaurant)

Browse all experience types

Wines made here

Wine list from wine.co.za. The taste words are drawn from those notes, which are not reprinted here. Ask the cellar door what is pouring on the day.

Visiting with kids

The Table restaurant caters for children with a kiddies menu or half portions on oak-shaded lawns, plus seasonal pick-your-own lavender.

Possible with kids. About 34 min from Cape Town. Suited to toddlers, tweens.

Kids menuLawns

  • lavender picking

De Meye Wines is a limited but child-aware working-farm lunch: The Table restaurant caters with a kiddies menu or half portions (kids 6–12 at 50% of the set menu when last checked — confirm on the FAQ). Picnic blankets for younger kids on oak-shaded lawns; soft balls only in a designated area. Seasonal pick-your-own lavender is R120 pp when last checked (bring own shears/basket). Kids pricing and toddler-to-tween notes apply. No visiting dogs (farm dogs on site). Supervise children on this working farm. Booking is needed. Do not expect a full playground — lawns, food and lavender are the honest draw.

Before you go

  • Book ahead, especially on weekends and in school holidays.
  • Dogs are not welcome.
  • A children's price is listed. Confirm the amount when you book.
Is there a kids menu?

Yes — kiddies menu or half portions for kids 6–12 (confirm current pricing on The Table FAQ).

Can we pick lavender?

Seasonal pick-your-own lavender at R120 pp when last checked; bring own shears/basket.

Are dogs allowed?

No visiting dogs (farm dogs on site).

Nearby with children

  • Stellenbosch University Botanical Garden — Nature reserve, Stellenbosch · 2 km Website
  • Jan Marais Nature Reserve — Nature reserve, Stellenbosch · 2 km
  • Jonkershoek Nature Reserve — Walk or hike, Stellenbosch · 5 km Website
  • Assegaaibosch Nature Reserve — Nature reserve, Stellenbosch · 5 km Website

Family notes checked 5 October 2026. Confirm on the farm’s website before you drive. Source. More family farms in Stellenbosch. Things to do near this farm. Weddings on this farm.

Visiting with a dog

Secondary (Platter's): The Table restaurant Not pet friendly. Official demeye.co.za silent.

  • The Table at De Meye listed Not pet friendly / No pets (Platter's)

Checked 6 October 2026. Source. More dog-friendly farms in Stellenbosch.

Weddings here

Converted barn wedding venue with published 2026/27 packages from R19 800 day-time / R29 800 Petite, elopement photo option R2 500

Hosts weddings. Up to 120 seated. About 34 min from Cape Town. 34 min from the airport. From R19800 (day-time only up to 60; 2026/27) / Petite R29800.

Exclusive useSmall weddingOutdoorIndoor

Converted dairy shed / barn venue with bar, dance floor, verandas; Venue Lawns; Garden Cottage (intimate); Harvest House Café (up to 30)

Venue lawns; vineyard ceremony (2027/28 package copy); garden settings

Oaks, vineyards and lavender; Stellenbosch winelands lanes (Muldersvlei Rd)

De Meye Wines is a wine-farm wedding venue in Stellenbosch, known for oaks, vineyards and lavender. Converted barn wedding venue with published 2026/27 packages from R19 800 day-time / R29 800 Petite, elopement photo option R2 500.

At a glance

  • Capacity: up to 120 seated
  • Spaces: Converted dairy shed / barn venue with bar, dance floor, verandas; Venue Lawns; Garden Cottage (intimate); Harvest House Café (up to 30)
  • Ceremony: Venue lawns; vineyard ceremony (2027/28 package copy); garden settings
  • Exclusive use: yes
  • Catering: Packages exclude catering/beverages/coordination unless Package Four all-inclusive; Harvest House manages venue
  • Coordinator: yes

It suits elopements or smaller celebrations where noted in the estate materials.

Official weddings page + downloadable 2026/27 and 2027/28 package PDFs. Contact Heidi weddings@demeye.co.za / 064 537 9855. Venue managed with Harvest House. Indoor/outdoor use: both.

Price: from R19800 (day-time only up to 60; 2026/27) / Petite R29800 (2026, as published by the venue). Enquire via weddings@demeye.co.za.

Last checked 5 October 2026 against the estate's official information. Confirm details directly before booking.

Before you enquire

  • Packages exclude catering/beverages/coordination unless Package Four all-inclusive; Harvest House manages venue
  • Official Wedding Packages 2026/27 (valid 01 Oct 2026–30 Sep 2027): Petite R29 800 (up to 60); Sweet Spot R45 000 (60–120); Day-time only R19 800 (≤60) / R29 800 (60–100); Harvest House Café up to 30 R9 000 (not Sat/PH; night doubles); Elopement/engagement photo 1.5h R2 500; All-inclusive Package Four R111 000 (up to 50). 2027/28 PDF: Petite R34 800; Sweet Spot R47 500; etc.
How many guests can De Meye Wines seat?

120 seated as audited from published materials — confirm for your floor plan.

Can we have an outdoor ceremony at De Meye Wines?

Published ceremony options include: Venue lawns; vineyard ceremony (2027/28 package copy); garden settings. Confirm weather plans when you book.

What does a wedding at De Meye Wines cost?

Published from R19800 (day-time only up to 60; 2026/27) / Petite R29800 (2026, as published by the venue). Compare a full quote for your guest number — hire, minimum spend and packages are not like-for-like.

Wedding notes checked 5 October 2026. Guest numbers and packages change. Ask the farm for the current offer. Enquire. Brochure. Source. More wedding farms in Stellenbosch. With kids. With dogs.

Questions before you go

Where is De Meye Wines?

De Meye Wines is in Stellenbosch, Western Cape. Most visitors drive there from Cape Town in 45–60 minutes.

When is De Meye Wines open?

Open Sunday. Hours change, so check the farm website before you drive.

How much is a wine tasting at De Meye Wines?

From R100. Prices change, so confirm when you book.

Can I bring my dog to De Meye Wines?

The wine route lists De Meye Wines as pet-friendly. Keep dogs on a lead and check the farm website to check which areas allow them.

Is De Meye Wines open on Sundays?

The wine route lists De Meye Wines as open on Sundays. Sunday hours are often shorter, so check the farm website first.

Can I eat at De Meye Wines?

Yes, there is a restaurant on the farm. Book ahead for weekend lunches.

Wine of Origin

Geographical unit: Western Cape → Coastal Region → Stellenbosch

Stellenbosch is the flagship Wine of Origin district of the Cape: granite mountains, university town, and the densest cluster of visitor-ready wine farms in the country.

Terroir snapshot

Elevation and soil figures are modelled at the pin, not a vineyard block survey. Use them to compare farms, not to quote a technical sheet.

Latitude
-33.951
Longitude
18.8704
Elevation
175 m (Open-Meteo)
Soil pH
6.1 (SoilGrids 0–5 cm)
Clay
14% (SoilGrids)
Organic C
53.5 g/kg (SoilGrids)

Sources

  • Wine route membership: association listing
  • Wine list: wine.co.za
  • Family notes: farm website, checked 5 October 2026
  • Wedding notes: farm website, checked 5 October 2026
  • Dog notes: farm website, checked 6 October 2026
  • Elevation: Open-Meteo
  • Soil: ISRIC SoilGrids

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