The Muratie Lady Alice Pinot Noir 2019 showcases a delicate rose-gold hue and fine, elegant mousse. Crafted from free-run juice of whole bunch-pressed grapes, it reveals vibrant aromas of strawberries, cranberries, and naartjie, layered with a subtle rose-garden perfume and hints of baking spice. On the palate, bright acidity balances a creamy, shortbread-like texture, delivering a refined, lingering finish.
Handpicked in late January at 19–20°B, the Pinot Noir grapes were whole-bunch pressed and settled at 8°C. Fermentation lasted two weeks at 14–16°C, followed by 100% malolactic fermentation in concrete tanks, creating a refined and elegant Méthode Cap Classique with fresh, precise fruit expression.
Winemaker: Hattingh de Villiers
Winemaker: Hattingh de Villiers
Tucked into the exquisite Knorhoek Valley north of Stellenbosch, Muratie Wine Estate, one of the oldest estates in South Africa, under the stewardship of Rijk Melck and his family, has been at the heart of a lot of passionate debate. This debate is centred largely around the desire to protect a century’s old wine experience that is a magnet for wine lovers around the world.
Muratie's rich history is captured in every nook and cranny. Wherever you are on the estate you cannot help being moved by a sense of the many generations that have lived and worked there. The buildings, the artifacts and even the shrubs and trees exude an aura of the colorful past reaching towards an even more fruitful future.
Standing in front of the cellar door at Muratie, you will see a small white building, this was the first home that Lourens Campher built for his family. Beside the house is the oak tree his wife, Ansela van de Caab, planted. The strength and beauty of the tree is testament to the steadfast love Lourens had for his Ansela.
Muratie's rich history is captured in every nook and cranny. Wherever you are on the estate you cannot help being moved by a sense of the many generations that have lived and worked there. The buildings, the artifacts and even the shrubs and trees exude an aura of the colorful past reaching towards an even more fruitful future.
Standing in front of the cellar door at Muratie, you will see a small white building, this was the first home that Lourens Campher built for his family. Beside the house is the oak tree his wife, Ansela van de Caab, planted. The strength and beauty of the tree is testament to the steadfast love Lourens had for his Ansela.
