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Mellish Family Vineyards

About Mellish Family Vineyards

Mellish Family Vineyards is a boutique wine producer in Durbanville, Cape Town, making terroir-driven wines from vineyards on the family farm Welbeloond. The farm has historical significance dating back to the late 1600s and features a Cape Dutch manor house established in 1785. The winery aims to bottle refreshingly balanced wines with complexity and depth that express the ancient, stony shale soils and Mediterranean-like coastal climate.

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Tasting Experiences

Varietals

Sauvignon BlancChenin BlancCabernet SauvignonMerlotShirazPinotage

Visiting Mellish Family Vineyards

Tasting fee
100 ZAR per person
Reservations
Required
Tasting room
Open to visitors

When to visit Mellish Family Vineyards

MondayClosed
TuesdayClosed
Wednesday10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Thursday10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Friday10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

Good to know about Mellish Family Vineyards

Yes, Mellish Family Vineyards has a tasting room open to visitors. Visits are by reservation, so book ahead rather than dropping in.
Mellish Family Vineyards focuses on Sauvignon Blanc, Chenin Blanc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Shiraz, and more. Signature bottles include Durbanville Valley Sauvignon Blanc 2026, Bakenkop Blanc Fumé 2023, Bakenkop Chenin Blanc 2024, Bakenkop Cabernet Sauvignon 2021, Bakenkop Merlot 2021, Bakenkop Shiraz 2021, Bakenkop Pinotage 2021. When booking a tasting, ask which current release best represents the estate's style.
A tasting at Mellish Family Vineyards costs 100 ZAR per person. Fees change with the season and the experience booked, so confirm the current price when you reserve.
Mellish Family Vineyards is in Cape Town, in the Constantia wine region. Phone: +27 82 509 0224. Confirm hours before visiting. Winery schedules vary seasonally.
Mellish Family Vineyards was established in 2000, giving the estate 26 years to develop its wine program and farming practices.
Mellish Family Vineyards offers: Wine Tasting. Seated or guided experiences typically include more context about the wines and the estate's approach. Worth booking if you want depth over breadth.
Monday: Closed | Tuesday: Closed | Wednesday: 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM | Thursday: 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM | Friday: 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM | Saturday: Closed | Sunday: Closed. Hours may vary seasonally. Confirm by phone or on their website before visiting.

Where to find Mellish Family Vineyards

Cape Town, South Africa

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