Join us 5 & 6 December for a lovely event held on sprawling lawns of Plaisir de Merle in Franschhoek. You ticket includes: A Champagne flute filled with award-winning Plaisir de Merle Cap Classique on arrival 7 glasses of Cap Classique (2...
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Join us on Thursday 24 September at 6 PM for a live wine tasting with Dr Peter via Facebook. In support of South Africa’s wine industry and in celebration of Heritage Day, Dr Peter will host a live tasting of Plaisir de Merle’s Cabernet Sauvignon...
Read moreThree 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...
Read morePlaisir 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...
Read morePlaisir 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...
Read moreThe Franschhoek Cap Classique & Champagne Festival
Presented by Sanlam Private Wealth, the Franschhoek Cap Classique & Champagne Festival will take place over the weekend of 30 November and 1 December. Feast on award-winning producers, including Plaisir de Merle, while enjoying an upmarket...
Read morePlaisir 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...
Read morePlaisir 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...
Read moreHQ 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...
Read morePlaisir 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...
Read moreTop Rating for Plaisir de Merle Cabernet Sauvignon
The 2014 Plaisir de Merle Cabernet Sauvignon has received a score of 92 out of a 100 from the Prescient Cabernet Sauvignon Report. Now in its seventh year, the competition received 89 entries from 74 producers and scored according to the...
Read moreSensational Wine and Treat Pairings at Plaisir de Merle
Enjoying wine is one of life’s finest pleasures. Add a food pairing and the entire experience is raised! Plaisir de Merle, situated at the foot of the Simonsberg Mountain, is offering a selection of sweet and seasonal savoury treats paired with a...
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