Wine Of The Week
Some background on the Muratie Wine Farm
Located in the Knorhoek Valley north of Stellenbosch, Muratie dates back to 1685, when it was granted by Simon van der Stel, then Governor of the Cape of Good Hope, to German soldier Laurens Campher. Through the centuries, Muratie, one of the oldest wine estates in South Africa, has had several other colourful owners and is currently under the stewardship of the Melck family, who are deeply rooted here.
So, each chapter of the Muratie story is a page-turner. From Laurens and Ansela’s epic love story to the mercenary pioneer Martin Melck, famous artist George Paul Canitz and his daughter Alberta Annemarie, Amber the Muse, Aristocratic Lady Alice to Barefoot Ben, Legendary Ronnie Melck and the rain king Mr May, these and many other stories are woven into the very fabric of our farm.
Our guiding philosophy is to preserve this rich history and cultural heritage and share it with wine lovers worldwide. Equally important is building a future legacy of dedication to excellence. Everyone at Muratie is invested in writing the next great chapter.
Wine Of The Week
Muratie Alberta Annemarie Merlot 2018
Alberta Annemarie’s Story
The artist George Paul Canitz was horseback riding with his daughter Alberta Annemarie when they, quite by chance, discovered Muratie. Thus, they both fell instantly in love with the property, which he purchased in due course and when he died, he left it to her, making her one of the first female wine farm owners in the country. A fiercely independent woman, she kept Muratie exactly as her father had left it, and she rode well into her 80s, eventually only stopping, she insisted, ‘because the horse is too old’. Like fine wine, she got better with age, making this Merlot a fitting tribute with its potential to become increasingly characterful over time.
WINEMAKER’S COMMENTS
Redolent of lusciously ripe plums in its youth, this wine has complex layers of dark
cherries, cocoa, cinnamon and toasted hazelnut (from 16 months in French oak
barrels) that come to the fore over time. Also, its appealing sweetness and full-bodied
richness are balanced by fresh acidity and a pinch of mixed herbs. Made in a soft and
approachable style for early enjoyment, it nonetheless has enough backbone and
plenty of length on the smooth finish to suggest that it won’t disappoint those who
wish to cellar it for 5 years.
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