Muratie
Muratie Ansela van de Caab
Red wine
3.8
Expert Rating
4.2
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WINE DESCRIPTION
Muratie Ansela van de Caab is a premium red wine produced by the historic Muratie Wine Estate in Stellenbosch, South Africa. The wine is named after Ansela van de Caab, a former slave who became the first owner of the estate in the 18th century. The vineyards are situated on the slopes of the Simonsberg Mountain and benefit from the cooling Atlantic breezes. The wine is made from a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Cabernet Franc grapes, which are handpicked and carefully selected. The wine is aged in French oak barrels, resulting in a complex and elegant wine with notes of blackcurrant, dark chocolate, and spice.
NOTES FROM VINOVOSS SOMMELIER
Muratie Ansela van de Caab is a full-bodied red wine with aromas of dark berried fruits, plums and spices.On the palate, it reveals a fine tannin structure with a powerful, yet elegant, finish. Perfectly balanced, this wine is sure to delight any connoisseur.
EXPERT RATING
3.8
DRINKING WINDOW
Now
2060
Profile
Sweetness:
Almost dry
Dry
Lusciously Sweet
Alcohol:
High
Very Low Alcohol
Very High
Intensity:
Fragrant
Subtle
Powerful
Body:
Bold
Light Bodied
Full Bodied
Acidity:
Lean
Soft
Crisp
Tannin:
Grippy
No Tannin
Grippy
GRAPES (4)
Cabernet Sauvignon
Merlot
ORIGINS
Winery: Muratie
Region: Stellenbosch
Situated in the Western Cape of South Africa, Stellenbosch is one of the country’s most renowned wine regions. With a long and illustrious history, Stellenbosch is home to some of the country’s most celebrated wineries and produces a wide range of wines that have earned international acclaim.
Stellenbosch has been producing wine since the late 17th century, when the first vines were planted by French Huguenot protestants. The region has since become one of the most important wine-producing areas in South Africa, and is home to some of the country’s oldest and most prestigious wineries.CUSTOMER RATING
4.2
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