Marras Wines

A contemporary range of modern wines produced by Martin Lamprecht, also known as Marras. Martin was mentored by David Nieuwoudt of Cederberg wines fame who fostered his determination to make a mark amidst weathered vines in the harsh soil of the Swartland and Piekenierskloof regions of the Cape.

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Marras Swartland Los Tros Chenin Blanc

Martin ‘Marras’ Lamprecht finds the most fascinating parcels amidst weathered vines, like this Chenin Blanc from the granite slopes of the Paardeberg, and allows the varietal to express itself fully in the cellar – honestly – authentically. Handpicked and partially natural fermented. Matured on fine lees for 6 months. The Swartland Los Tros Chenin Blanc is lean, tight and shows a lot of minerality.

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Marras Piekenierskloof Chenin Blanc

The Chenin Blanc was ripened on bush vines on the slopes of the Piekenierskloof mountain.The region is ideal for quality grape production, as it’s exposed to warm inland temperatures during the day and cool Atlantic sea breezes overnight, producing grapes that add depth and complexity in every single sip. Partially natural fermented and matured on fine lees for 6 months.

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Marras Vineyard Selection Piekenierskloof Chenin Blanc

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Marras Piekenierskloof Hanepoot

Marras Was Jou Hanepoot is a dry white made from Muscat de Alexandria grapes (locally known as hanepoot). This aromatic wine is well suited to pairing with spicy foods. Martin ‘Marras’ Lamprecht also loves puns, so Was Jou Hanepoot is a little reminder that we all need to keep washing our hands to curb the spread of the COVID-19 virus within our communities.

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Marras Piekenierskloof Blombos Rosé

Marras Piekenierskloof Blombos Rosé 2021 represents all the fruit, citrus and rooibos that bloom in the area, forming the most beautiful BLOMBOS on the mountains. At 10% alcohol, you can sip this all day long!

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Marras Swartland Shiraz

Handpicked grapes, cooled overnight. 10% whole bunches. Grapes were cold soaked and partially natural fermented while minimal extraction was done. Maturing separately in older oak barrels.

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Marras Piekenierskloof Grenache

From their perch in the lofty Piekenierskloof region, dryland Grenache bush vines are rooted in a dry layer of sandstone and granite soils, producing grapes of exceptional depth and complexity, with a fine texture and a purity of fruit flavours, that sings with every single sip. Partially natural fermented and matured in older oak barrels for 10 months.

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Marras Vineyard Selection Piekenierskloof Grenache

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Marras The Trickster Cinsault

In folklore a trickster is a character in a story, which exhibits a great degree of intellect or secret knowledge, and uses it to play tricks, disobey normal rules and conventional behaviour. Normal rules and conventional techniques were disobeyed when creating this light styled Cinsault, that displays the deliciously secret characteristics of this heritage varietal.

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Marras Los Tros Chenin Blanc Can (250ml)

Handpicked. Ripened on decomposed granite and schist soils. Grapes were cooled overnight. Destemmed and crushed the next morning. Left for 4 hours to obtain skin contact. Partially natural fermented. Combination of barrel and tank fermentation. Matured on fine lees for 6 months.

Marras Shiraz Cinsault Can (250ml)

Handpicked grapes, cooled overnight. 10% whole bunches. Grapes were cold soaked and partially natural fermented while minimal extraction was done. Maturing separately in older oak barrels.