Whilst there are several wine estates that incorporate "time" into the description or depiction of their product. I believe the picture bellow captures the true essence of the word "time" perfectly.
In this cellar and tasting room there is no polished stone, shimmering stainless steel, modern shapes and symmetry. What there is, is a historical time line (some 300 years of it) that permeates your soul in much the same way, French oak enriches a fine wine. Every minute spent within establishes a deep level of appreciation for the many superb bottles of wine the estate has produced.
It is no wonder that when Rijk Melck, of Muratie makes a statement like, "We don't make too-tie fruity wine", he not only has the product to prove it. He has a name to back him up, that has literally stood the test of time.
This is one stop you should not miss when traveling from Stellenbosch towards Paarl on the R44.
