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Just as the history of Muratie dates back centuries, so does the Melck family vintage. And over the years they have invested in their staff this sense of family. Social upliftment has long been a cornerstone of Muratie’s culture. Thus everyone on the farm is steeped in knowledge of the growing and winemaking processes – working as one for the betterment of all, as all close families do. Where most of the wines in the portfolio are special occasion wines, 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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SKU: MUR_011 Alcohol Volume: 14.54 % Sugar: 4.1 g/l
The Melck’s Blended Red 2018 is a blend of Shiraz (36 %), Cabernet Sauvignon (33 %), Merlot (20 %), and Mourvedre (11 %). The grapes were hand harvested and made in a combination of stainless steel tanks and open fermenters and was elegantly oaked for 18 months in second and third fill French oak barrels.
The blend constitutes a selection of grapes from various vineyards on the wine estate grown on Clovelly, Hutton, and Tukulu soil.
This wine drinks well now, however, it will benefit with some ageing and can be cellared for a further 3 to 5 years.
Shiraz (36 %), Cabernet Sauvignon (33 %), Merlot (20 %), and Mourvedre (11 %)
This wine can be enjoyed on its own or will pair well with any red meat dish especially steak or lamb.
Muratie is a historic wine farm in the Simonsberg ward. Owned by the Melck family since 1763, at Muratie they take pride in offering hand crafted wines, instructive and tutored tastings, home cooked food, and challenging mountain bike tracks all in a stunning setting. At Muratie, the passion for preserving their rich heritage, and the wonderful human stories that are woven into the very fabric of our history, are matched only by the way in which they produce their fine wines. The wine industry has evolved rapidly in recent years, bringing with it some necessary advances and, sadly, losing at times some of the skill that makes winemaking the enigmatic endeavor that sets it apart in a modern world of mass production. At Muratie they are at pains to balance this blend of tradition and evolution to ensure that they continue producing the same classic wines for which they have become internationally renowned for. Muratie still handpicks all their grapes as they believe this gives them a better understanding of the quality of the harvest even before they start extracting the juice. Not content with that, they then hand select the grapes on a sorting table - ensuring that only the best bunches are used in the winemaking. Even the way they extract the juice is considered. A 3-ton open pneumatic bed presses the grapes, using a rubber membrane. They believe this is the gentlest method, avoiding mechanical crushing and grinding of the skins and seeds. Throughout the process - from fermenting to bottling - they use a balance of winemaker's intuition, time-honored processes and contemporary best practice. Even the vineyards themselves are kept pest-free by ever-vigilant flocks of ducks and geese, avoiding the need for environmentally insensitive pesticides. If you wish to witness how wine is made in the truest sense, you are invited to visit them at the farm.
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