Muratie Story

Rijk Melck, custodian of the historic Muratie Estate in Stellenbosch, is donating a generous prize to the art student who is judged to be the winner of the best painting showcased at Stellenbosch University’s Gradex 2014 exhibition.

We had a Karoo Lamb cook-off at @DuToitskloof on 17 September.

Your full name? Paul Hattingh de Villiers (29 years) How would you describe yourself? Positive, fun, down-to-earth. What hobbies do you have? I am quite a sport fanatic, love playing golf, cricket and tennis. Woodwork is another big interest, and of course jogging or cycling with my dogs. What’s a silly habit you have? Whistling,…

Muratie Farm Kitchen recently had the wonderful opportunity to feature in one of the top traveling magazines in the country, if not the world, Country Life. See what they had to say about our little piece of heaven.

Karen Key recently interviewed Rijk Melck, wine-maker and owner of Muratie Wine Estate, on SAfm.

Muratie, the historic Stellenbosch estate well-loved for its unique old-world ambience, distinctive wines, beautiful gardens and warm hospitality, is once again hosting a superb variety of summer entertainment.

Muratie Estate has released new vintages from its range of Iconic Wines and a delicious summer menu at the Farm Kitchen: paying tribute to the estate’s rich heritage and honouring the extraordinary characters from the farm’s colourful past.

Francois, our beloved winemaker and friend tragically passed away on 13^th January 2014. He leaves behind a treasured legacy and a loving family – at home, and at Muratie.

THE MURATIE Wine Estate has become a favourite stop-over off the R44 along the Simonsberg stretch of the Stellenbosch Wine Route, particularly since the Melck family stepped up a gear hospitality wise by offering meals from their Cellar Kitchen.

Muratie Wine Estate is proud to announce that the Ronnie Melck Shiraz 2009 won a Gold medal at the 2013 Syrah du Monde, the annual international competition that recognises the leading Syrahs in the world.

Image left to Right: Muratie Ronnie Melck Shiraz 2009,
and Ronnie Melck