{"product_id":"muratie-ben-prins-2009-cape-vintage","title":"Muratie Ben Prins 2009 Cape Vintage","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMuratie Ben Prins Cape Vintage 2009 – 750ml\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a mature South African \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003efortified red wine\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e from historic \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.muratie.co.za\/product\/ben-prins-cape-vintage-2022\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMuratie Wine Estate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e in Stellenbosch, produced in the traditional Cape Vintage style and named in honour of legendary Muratie winemaker \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBen Prins\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, known as “Barefoot Ben.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 2009 vintage was produced as a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003efield blend of traditional Portuguese varieties – Tinta Barocca, Tinta Roriz, Tinta Francisca and Souzão\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – grown together in Muratie’s old vineyard. The grapes were hand harvested together, fermented in traditional open concrete fermenters and fortified with grape spirit before maturation. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.muratie.co.za\/muratie-estate-launches-new-vintages-and-new-menus\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\"\u003eMuratie\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe wine then matured for a minimum of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003etwo years in old 225-litre French oak barrels\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e before bottling. Muratie described the 2009 as having excellent ageing potential, with its combination of concentrated dark fruit, floral aromatics, chocolate, spice and structured tannins. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/news.wine.co.za\/news.aspx?NEWSID=24968\u0026amp;utm_source=chatgpt.com\"\u003ewine.co.za\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNow well over a decade beyond release, the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2009 Ben Prins\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is an appealing mature Cape fortified wine and an interesting bottle for collectors of historic South African wine.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNose:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Violets and rose petals with ripe black cherry, dark chocolate and sweet aromatic spice.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePalate:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Rich and concentrated with plum cake and mulberry, followed by dark cherry, chocolate and perfumed spice.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFinish:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Long and structured, with persistent dark fruit, spice and balanced tannins. Muratie’s original notes described the 2009 as showing integrated fruit, alcohol and acidity with considerable further ageing potential. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Muratie Wine Estate","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67659849138454,"sku":null,"price":500.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0701\/0782\/4406\/files\/muratie-ben-prins-cape-vintage-2009-with-canister.png?v=1791350955","url":"https:\/\/whiskylibraryshop.co.za\/products\/muratie-ben-prins-2009-cape-vintage","provider":"The Whisky Library Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}