Mukuyu winery is named after a native tree, Mukuyu, which is prevalent in Mashonaland East, the appellation region for Mukuyu wines. The Mukuyu tree bears edible figs. The word Mukuyu is the local name for the wild fig tree that is common to the area.
Mukuyu Winery nestles in its vineyards on the slopes of the Ruzawi River Valley in the Mashonaland East region of Zimbabwe
Mukuyu Winery, although relatively young in terms of wine production, produces wines of the finest quality. Over the years, the winery has produced some critically acclaimed wines that have won awards both regionally and internationally. The 120-acre estate is home to legendary grape varieties, the most predominant being Chardonnay, Sauvingon Blanc, Chenin Blanc, Colombard, Pinotage, Cabernet Sauvingon, Merlot and Pinot Noir.
Mukuyu Winery boasts a wide range of wine, from elegant red wines, to fruity white wines, bubbly sparkling wines, to delectable rosés, a rich Tawny Port and the well-loved, low alcohol and non alcoholic, refreshing fruit coolers.
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Mukuyu
Select Merlot
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Pinotage
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Carimba
Guava
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Mukuyu
Pinot Blanc
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Chardonnay
Brut de Brut
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Tawny
Port
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Cabernet Sauvignon
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Select
Pinot Noir
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Meadows Estate Coteaux
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Mukuyu Chardonnay
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Colombard
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Chenin
Blanc
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Mukuyu
Bin 16
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Sauvignon
Blanc
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- Commercial wine production in Zimbabwe dates back to the early 1950's
- Almost the whole of Zimbabwe is ideal for growing grapes. There are seven designated wine appellation regions. The country enjoys summer rains from November to April, with February being the wettest.
- Grape harvesting time is from November to January. Sunlight is present in abundance; however moisture can be a problem during grape harvesting time.
- Mukuyu vineyards located in the Mashonaland East region are 1350 meters above sea level and enjoy an average annual rainfall of 860 mm.
- Mukuyu winery produces an average of 1.5 million liters of wine per yer from 100 hectares under vines.
- Over the past 13 years, Mukuyu wines have won Silver and Bronze medals at the International Wine and Spirit Competition in London; and also at regional wine tasting competitions in South Africa.
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Compromise is for relationships,
not wine. Caywood
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