Mellish Family Vineyards
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Cool-climate, terroir-driven boutique wines from historic Durbanville.
About Mellish Family Vineyards
Mellish Family Vineyards is a boutique, terroir-driven producer located on the historic Welbeloond farm in the Durbanville wine valley, about 20km north of Cape Town and just 9km from the Atlantic Ocean. Founded by Andrew Mellish, who oversees vineyard management and winemaking, the estate released its first bottling in 2018 following vineyard plantings between 2000 and 2004. The wines, made in small batches and priced in the premium segment, include Syrah (Bakenkop), Chenin Blanc (Bakenkop), Blanc Fumé (barrel-fermented Sauvignon Blanc), and Pinotage (Klipmynpad), reflecting the cool-climate influence of the nearby ocean and ancient shale soils. The wines have regularly featured in Winemag's Top 10, and the 2021 Blanc Fumé won gold at the 2023 Global Fine Wine Challenge, the only South African Sauvignon Blanc to do so that year.
Who Is This For?
Ideal for wine enthusiasts who appreciate small-batch, terroir-focused wines with mineral complexity, cool-climate elegance, and award-winning quality.
Wines of Mellish Family Vineyards
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What makes Mellish Family Vineyards wines unique?
- The wines are defined by cool-climate Durbanville terroir just 9km from the Atlantic Ocean, ancient shale soils, and minimal-intervention winemaking under founder Andrew Mellish that highlights natural fruit purity and mineral texture.
- What grape varieties does Mellish Family Vineyards grow?
- The estate produces Syrah and Chenin Blanc (both labeled Bakenkop), a barrel-fermented Sauvignon Blanc called Blanc Fumé, and Pinotage (labeled Klipmynpad).
- Has Mellish Family Vineyards won any awards?
- Yes. The wines regularly feature in Winemag's Top 10, with the 2020 and 2021 Syrah scoring 95 points, and the 2021 Blanc Fumé won gold at the 2023 Global Fine Wine Challenge, the only South African Sauvignon Blanc to do so.
- Are Mellish Family Vineyards wines suitable for food pairing?
- Yes, their saline-driven whites and elegant Syrah pair exceptionally well with fresh seafood, grilled vegetables, and light meat dishes.