The Muratie Ben Prins Cape Vintage 2023 is a rich and indulgent fortified wine, crafted in a classic Cape Vintage style that pays tribute to Muratie’s long-standing heritage. Named after a historic figure in the estate’s story, this wine captures both tradition and bold expression.
Deep and intense in color, the wine opens with opulent aromas of ripe blackberries, plum, and dark cherries, layered with notes of dark chocolate, spice, and a hint of dried fig. On the palate, it is full-bodied and luscious, with concentrated dark fruit supported by firm yet rounded tannins and balanced sweetness. The structure is powerful yet polished, leading to a long, warming finish that lingers with notes of cocoa and spice.
This is a classic dessert and after-dinner wine, pairing beautifully with dark chocolate desserts, blue cheese, or enjoyed on its own as a contemplative nightcap.
Deep and intense in color, the wine opens with opulent aromas of ripe blackberries, plum, and dark cherries, layered with notes of dark chocolate, spice, and a hint of dried fig. On the palate, it is full-bodied and luscious, with concentrated dark fruit supported by firm yet rounded tannins and balanced sweetness. The structure is powerful yet polished, leading to a long, warming finish that lingers with notes of cocoa and spice.
This is a classic dessert and after-dinner wine, pairing beautifully with dark chocolate desserts, blue cheese, or enjoyed on its own as a contemplative nightcap.
The grapes were harvested at optimal ripeness and fermented on the skins to extract maximum color, flavor, and tannin. Fermentation was then arrested through the addition of grape spirit, preserving natural sweetness while enhancing structure. The wine was matured in oak barrels to allow integration and development of complexity, resulting in a harmonious balance between fruit, sweetness, and tannin.
Winemaker: Hattingh de Villiers
Winemaker: Hattingh de Villiers
Tucked into the exquisite Knorhoek Valley north of Stellenbosch, Muratie Wine Estate, under the stewardship of Rijk Melck and his family, has been at the heart of a lot of passionate debate. This debate is centered largely around the desire to protect a century’s old wine experience that is a magnet for wine lovers around the world.
