Eight Trophy Winners from the Meridian portfolio - The Trophy Wine Show 2025
| The results are in! Meridian is delighted to have 8 prestigious Trophy Winners in this years' Trophy Wine Show 2025. |
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Leopard's Leap Natura De-Alcoholised - Dry January Mocktails
| Discover the Art of Leopard's Leap Natura De-Alcoholised Mocktails: Refreshing, Flavorful, and Fun! |
Meridian Crowned Liquor Supplier of the Year 2024 by Shoprite South Africa
| Meridian Wine Merchants has been honored as the Crowned Liquor Supplier of the Year 2024 by Shoprite South Africa. This prestigious recognition is a testament to our unwavering commitment to quality, innovation, and exceptional service in the wine industry. |
Meridian is delighted to have a highly awarded portfolio with 9 Platter's Wines of the Year
| The eagerly awaited 2025 edition of South Africa's original and still favourite wine adviser, Platter's Guide, is here! Meridian is delighted to have a highly awarded portfolio once again with 37 prestigious Platter’s 5-Star wines, including 9 wines of the year. |
Meridian Wine Merchants Recognised as Top Wine Distributor in South Africa’s On Consumption Channel
Meridian Wine Merchants is South Africa’s leading wine distributor in On Consumption according to the Wine Business Solutions (WBS) 2024 Wine On Premise Report.
WBS is an Australian based company that conducts wine business specific research in 15 countries. Meridian Wine Merchants has been rated top distributor in their On Premise report three times, demonstrating their commitment to service excellence in On Consumption as a core strategic focus for wine producers to grow their visibility and influence in the market. Meridian’s efforts extend beyond listings, providing ongoing support, wine and service training, and tailored brand placement and promotional opportunities.
Meridian Awarded Advantage Top Liquor Supplier Overall in South Africa
Meridian Wine Merchants has been awarded The Advantage Award for Top Liquor Supplier overall in South Africa for 2023. This accolade reflects the company’s outstanding performance and dedication to excellence in premium wine sales, marketing and distribution.
Inspiration for De Wetshof’s Bateleur Chardonnay is South Africa’s Bird of the Year
It graces the skies in a unique rocking motion, the eyes on its scarlet facial mask seeking its prey in the valleys, mountains and veld of Southern Africa.
This black, white and grey plumed raptor, with the characteristic short tail and orange-red beak andtalons, is the magnificent Bateleur (Terathopius ecaudatus), the eagle that has been named by BirdLife South Africa as the country’s Bird of the Year for 2024.
And for wine-lovers around the world, the name Bateleur might also find purchase, as this is the name of the premium Chardonnay made by De Wetshof Estate in Robertson, one of South Africa’s pioneering Chardonnay cellars.
Haute Cabrière Harvest 2024
This year's harvest marks a number of hugely exciting milestones for us!
Not only are the grapes looking to be of great quality and character, but 2024 is also our Cellar Master's 10th vintage with us. PLUS - this is the 30th vintage of our pioneering Haute Cabrière Chardonnay Pinot Noir blend! The OG, original, and 1st of its kind in South Africa - this wine is synonymous with the South African lifestyle.
Terroir at La Motte
Chatting to La Motte cellarmaster Edmund Terblanche, who has been making wine at the estate for 24 years, about the terroir on the farm.
“We don’t have an Afrikaans or English word for it,” says Cellarmaster Edmund Terblanche, in reference to the French ‘terroir’ concept. It is the coming together of a few elements: vineyard soil, climate and environment, and giving a finished wine its distinctive character. The role played by the vineyard team is a factor too."
Let’s explore what makes La Motte’s terroir distinctive.