Question 1

Question 1: The Muratie wines are named after interesting characters in South Africa’s wine history. Martin Melck, who owned Muratie in the 1700’s, was a devout Lutheran who built a  church next to his house to allow Lutherans to worship in secret. His greatest wish was that Lutherans would be able to worship openly. He bought Muratie in 1763  for his daughter, Anna Catherina, who later inherited the farm. The Muratie wine that is named after him is: • Martin Melck Chenin Blanc • Martin Melck Syrah • Martin Melck Merlot • Martin Melck Cabernet Sauvignon

Accepted Answer

The correct answer is: Martin Melck Cabernet Sauvignon. The wine named after Martin Melck is the Martin Melck Cabernet Sauvignon.

Question 2

Question 2: Ben Prins was Muratie's winemaker for 30 years, from 1957 to 1987, and was also known as ‘Barefoot Ben’ because he loved to walk without shoes around the farm. The Ben Prins Cape Vintage is named after him and has the following characteristics:  • All grape varieties are picked together from the same block • It is matured for 2.5 years in old oak barrels • It pairs well with hard cheeses and dark chocolate desserts • It is made from a single traditional Port variety • It is a full-bodied opulent Red Blend red wine Blend

Accepted Answer

The correct answer is: The Ben Prins Cape Vintage is named after Ben Prins and has the following characteristics: all the grapes for the wine are picked together from the same block; it is matured for 2 ½ years in old oak barrels; and it pairs well with hard cheeses and dark chocolate desserts. The wine is made from four traditional Port varieties (not a single variety).