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Muratie Isabella Chardonnay

Willem Van Zyl — Mon, 04 Oct 2021 12:14:18 +0000

In this elegant wine with its peach-blossom fragrance, the aim is to evoke those bedtime butterfly kisses of their beautiful baby girl, so the oaking (9 and a half months in this case) is subtle, serving only to spice the stone fruit, melon and citrus flavours with hints of hazelnuts and vanilla cream.

It’s beautifully delicate and understated, with a pure, slightly piquant and lingering ‘mineral’ finish delivers great charm.

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Muratie Martin Melck Cabernet Sauvignon

Willem Van Zyl — Mon, 04 Oct 2021 12:13:56 +0000

Anna Catherina’s second name means ‘purity’, a virtue Melck valued, and one that this Simonsberg Stellenbosch Cabernet Sauvignon seeks to express with its concentrated dark fruit (black cherries, berries and plums) underscored by fresh acidity and framed by cedar wood and spice from 18 months in French oak (10% new). Sourced from three different blocks on the estate, it’s opulent yet polished, a wine of integration, balance and great length, true to its terroir just as Melck stayed true to his beliefs.

Serve at 16-18 Deg.

Enjoy now through to 2030.

Best paired with slow-braised ox cheek, beef and venison dishes, especially when cooked in red wine, accompanied with earthy vegetables such as beetroot, carrot and Portobello mushrooms.

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Muratie Ronnie Melck Shiraz

Louis Coetzee — Mon, 04 Oct 2021 12:02:20 +0000

Intensely concentrated berries result in a wine displaying the bold refinement reminiscent of a northern Rhone Syrah. Rich blackberries, currants and cherries burst onto the palate, while hints of black olive, pepper, smoke and even bacon add savoury appeal. Tannins are firm but fine grained and a very long finish promises great ageing potential. A tribute to Ronnie Melck (1933-1995), a respected and endeared participant in the South African wine industry.

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Muratie Melcks Blended Red

Louis Coetzee — Mon, 04 Oct 2021 12:02:19 +0000

This medium-bodied blend is intended for everyday enjoyment. However, it too is sourced entirely from the estate, and while unpretentious it is well-crafted with its soft tannins, lush black fruit and hints of white pepper and mocha from careful oaking.

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Muratie Ansela van de Caab

Louis Coetzee — Mon, 04 Oct 2021 12:02:16 +0000

Rich and velvety, this is a tightly knit wine built to last yet accessible now thanks to its well-rounded tannins. Concentrated dark fruits (blackcurrants, cassis) are lifted by a slight tealeaf herbaceousness and plenty of wood spice (sandalwood, cigar box, graphite). There are also some savoury hints of olive tapenade, particularly on the lingering finish, which combined with fresh acid balance suggest improvement in bottle for at least a decade.

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Muratie Alberta Annemarie Merlot

Louis Coetzee — Mon, 04 Oct 2021 12:02:15 +0000

Redolent of lusciously ripe plums in its youth, this wine has complex layers of cocoa, cinnamon and toasted hazelnut (from 12 months in French oak barrels) that come to the fore over time. Its appealing sweetness and fullbodied richness are balanced by fresh acidity and a pinch of mixed herbs. Made in a soft and approachable style for early enjoyment

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