Marras Wines craft unpretentious, soulful wines that capture the rugged spirit of the Swartland, where ancient bush vines thrive in granite and schist soils, yielding grapes rich with character and story. Founded by Martin “Marras” Lamprecht, a South African native raised in the close-knit community of Dundee, KwaZulu-Natal, our winery is driven by a passion for shared moments, honest flavours, and the joy of good company around a braai.
Marras graduated cum laude in B.Agric Cellar Technology from Elsenburg Agricultural Training Institute in 2010, where his love for winemaking was sparked amid family gatherings and a thirst for discovery. He further honed his craft in France’s Northern Rhône, where the misty valleys taught him the humility of letting the land lead, allowing varieties like Syrah, Grenache and Chenin Blanc to express their true essence.
On the Swartland’s sun-drenched plains, Marras sought out exceptional parcels of old vines – lean, mineral-driven Chenin Blanc from Paardeberg’s granite soils and silky Shiraz-Cinsault blends infused with smoke and spice from the Kasteelberg’s schist. The Marras approach is hands-off and heartfelt: natural ferments and minimal intervention tequniques are used to honour the grapes’ origins, crafting vibrant rosés with rooibos and citrus notes, bold reds bursting with plum and pepper, and textured whites that linger like a well-told story – all made to be approachable and memorable.
Production
This layered, mineral-driven Chenin Blanc comes from bush vines with roots deep in the decomposed granite soils of the Swartland’s arid Paardeberg ward. The strained vines produce concentrated fruit with complex personality. Grapes are hand-harvested in cool morning temperatures to preserve varietal character and freshness.
Tasting Notes
This Swartland Chenin has the benchmark tropical fruits and guava flavours with delicious granadilla acidity and ephemeral orange blossom undertones. Full bodied, rich in flavour and crisp minerality on the finish.
Perfect for Piri Piri chicken cooked on the coals or some delicious Mediterranean salads.
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