Ronnie Melck Shiraz - Single

As a direct descendant of Martin Melck (who owned Muratie from 1763 to 1781), Ronnie rekindled a centuries-old love affair and fulfilled a lifelong dream when he bought this gracious old wine farm in 1987, welcoming it back into the Melck fold. Humble, honest and full of integrity, he lived for Muratie and is the only owner whose remains rest here, under the trees on the highest part of the farm.

Made in traditional open fermenters and matured for 16 months in 100% French oak (20% new), this wine honours his warm personality, photographic palate and instinctive flair for winemaking. A polished wine, from its silky tannins to its dark wood spice, it oozes black plumand mulberry fruit that is succulent without being jammy.

There are violets on thenose, dark chocolate too, but lasting impressions are of pleasingly savoury, fromblack pepper to smoked meats. Soft and voluptuous enough to be enjoyed onrelease, it has the structure to start reaching its full potential after about five years. Bottle size: 750ml Alc: 14,35%