In select years, certain barrels of Muratie’s Simonsberg Stellenbosch Cabernet Sauvignon showcase such remarkable fruit intensity, structure, and balance that they merit a separate bottling. This full-bodied, opulent wine reveals concentrated flavors of blackberries, currants, and plums, reminiscent of Crème de cassis. The oak is flawlessly integrated, lending a delicate perfume of exotic spices. Ideal for cellaring, this wine will develop beautifully over at least five years, rewarding patience with a complex and indulgent tasting experience.
The Muratie Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve is crafted from a site-specific vineyard, specially selected for its unique location at the foot of the Simonsberg Mountain. Though not officially classified as a single vineyard, it is cultivated with that same level of focus and care, allowing the terroir's distinct character to shine through in every vintage.
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.
