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We love coming back to visit Muratie and chatting to Rijk about what he has been creating that year.\" - Sophie from Lekker Wine\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"muratie-ansela-van-de-caab-2019","title":"Muratie Ansela van de Caab 2019 (Case of 6)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRich and velvety, this is a tightly knit wine built to last yet accessible now thanks \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eto its well-rounded tannins. Concentrated dark fruits (blackcurrants, cassis) are \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003elifted by a slight tealeaf herbaceousness and plenty of wood spice (sandalwood, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecigar box, graphite). 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