Mischa Estate

I visited with a severe hangover, from the previous day and night of drinking wine. We had arranged a tasting for 10 am Sunday morning and were regreting it hugely. Sensing our hangover we were offered coffee and a tour of the farm before we started tasting. The wines were not dispointing – delicious. I am so glad Andrew took the initiative to start making wines at Mischa. The family were so welcoming and friendly we had to go back time and time again to drink more of their top quality wines. Very happy to see they are doing so well; they deserve it.

@Drew Master – Our sincerest apologies for your unfortunate experience. We are small farm so can only open by appointment. The price of our tasting is R250 as it has always been which barley covers the cost of the wines we open for a tasting which value well over R600 and we don’t charge for tastings if there is a purchase. Our wines price from R55 to R500. Please contact me so we can find way to make it up to you. -Andrew Barns -021 864 1020

We where greeted by a man who is supposedly the owner or farm manager. He looked and sounded very reluctant to help us. He first asked us who we were and if we were all English speaking, to which we all said yes to. He then told us that tasting was a bit pricey and he went on to make up a price. Sensing the reluctance in his voice we told him that we would head elsewhere.

I consider the wines of exceptional value and quality, especially as they age. I regret that I only have a single bottle of the 2006 Mischa Merlot left in my collection. My personal preference is for the Mischa ranges of Shiraz and Cabernet Sauvignon in as far as the reds are concerned. The Eventide Sauvignon Blanc is spectacular, however it’s the Viognier that’s captured my attention.

Stunning views, and the best wines & hospitality! Definately worth the visit!!

Stayed over at Mischa’s guest cottage during the Wellington wine festival. Mischa’s moroccan tent setup was awesome and their red wines are fantastic! We received 10% off any purchases since we stayed there. The reds were about R100 per bottle, I reckon this is justified given the quality.

The reason why I started Spit or Swallow. I went there a year ago (March 2007) and was informed that the tasting fee is R250 per person refundable if you purchase R350 wine. The average price of a bottle was R200, which means you will have to spend R400 or more in order to cover the tasting (and that’s per person) Looking forward on doing a review on them some time in the near future. Hopefully things have changed by then, or maybe their wine turns into gold after 5 years?