March news from Muratie Wine Estate

After a busy start to the harvest season, we have harvested all our white grapes, and we are full tilt into the reds. Winemaker Hattingh is very impressed with the quality of the developing young white wines and notes that the red grapes are also ripening evenly with well-balanced chemical analyses. He singles out the Ronnie Melck Family Selection Syrah 2025 as particularly promising at this early stage, with outstanding deep colour and intricate spice aromatics.

Rijk is off to ProWein in Düsseldorf, Germany for what will be his 25th time representing Muratie Wine Estate at this leading international wine fair. Germany is Muratie’s biggest market outside of South Africa, and it is always a pleasure to catch up with our trade partners and meet new friends during these visits. If you are visiting ProWein from 16-18 March, come and say hi to Rijk at our European distributor Mack & Schühle’s stand in Hall 4.

Events in March

March is shaping up to be an action-packed month at Muratie with sports events aplenty.

• Maxi Race: This weekend we will welcome trail runners for the Maxi Race 2025, one of the most scenic endurance runs in the winelands.
• Absa Cape Epic: From 16-23 March, the Absa Cape Epic will return to Muratie for the third consecutive year for the gruelling Stage 5, also known as 'Killer Queen'. Visit our water point to follow all the exciting action and cheer on your favourite riders.
• Sunset to Full Moon Hike: There is another Sunset to Full Moon Hike to look forward to on 12 March – visit dirtopia.co.za for more information.
• Gerald Clark Live at Muratie: Join us for an unforgettable afternoon with Gerald Clark on 12 April as he brings his signature blues and soulful tunes to the scenic Muratie Terrace. Set against the backdrop of our historic estate, this promises to be a laid-back yet electrifying performance.

We are still enjoying magnificent summer weather and there is no better place to soak up the relaxing vibes of the season than our shady patio. Join us for a tasting, breakfast or lunch – our kitchen has been busy preparing delicious seasonal delicacies such as korrelkonfyt, made from our prized old block of fragrant Hanepoot grapes. We look forward to welcoming you.