2025 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties Chardonnay
Chardonnay
Region Stellenbosch
Production Details This wine is a tribute to Elizabeth Katherina English, who bought Schoongezicht in 1920, renamed it Lanzerac, and transformed it into one of the most modern wineries in the Cape. The 2025 release is sourced from a single vineyard in the Jonkershoek Valley.
Tasting Notes
Nose: citrus flavours
Palate: full palate, lingering aftertaste
Food Pairing smoked salmon, white fish, pork, chicken, creamy pasta dishes
2024 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.47%
Residual Sugar 2.6 g/L
pH 3.54
Total Acidity 5.6 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Drinking Window now to 2034
Region Stellenbosch
Elevation 375.0 meters
Grapes Picked February 6, 2024
Vine Age 29 years old
Fermentation Vessels Stainless Steel, Oak Barrel
Pressing Method Whole Cluster
Natural Yeast Yes
Oak Aging 12 months
Oak Details 40% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak40%
Second Fill Oak40%
Third Fill Oak20%
Oak Types French
Production Details The Chardonnay grapes for Mrs English are sourced from a single 0.78-hectare vineyard at 375 meters above sea level. In 2024, the vines were 29 years old and the crop yield was 6.8 tons/ha. The grapes were picked at 22.5-23° Balling. Whole bunches were gently crushed without destemming to enhance the fruit character and produce a well-rounded wine. After pressing, the juice was allowed to settle in a stainless-steel tank for 48 hours at 12-14°C. The clarified juice was then racked into French oak barrels, each inoculated with a different yeast strain. One-third of the wine was fermented using natural yeasts to add softness and complexity. The barrel selection consisted of 40% new, 40% second-fill, and 20% third-fill oak. The wine was sulphured and matured in barrel for 12 months, with weekly bâtonnage throughout the aging process.
Tasting Notes
citrus aromas, full-bodied palate, lingering finish
Food Pairing smoked salmon, white fish, pork, chicken, creamy pasta dishes
2023 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.61%
Residual Sugar 4.4 g/L
pH 3.62
Total Acidity 5.6 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Grape Varieties Chardonnay
Chardonnay100%
Drinking Window now to 2033
Region Stellenbosch
Elevation 375.0 meters
Harvest Dates February 10, 2023
Vine Age 28 years
Fermentation Vessels Stainless Steel, Oak Barrel
Pressing Method Whole Cluster
Natural Yeast Yes
Oak Aging 12 months
Oak Details 40% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak40%
Second Fill Oak40%
Third Fill Oak20%
Oak Types French
Production Details The grapes were picked at 22.5-23° Balling, with whole bunches crushed without prior destemming to ensure a prominent fruit character and well-rounded wine. After pressing, the juice settled in a stainless-steel tank for 48 hours at 12-14° Celsius before the clear juice was racked into French oak barrels. Each barrel was inoculated with a different yeast strain. A third of the wine was fermented with natural yeasts to ensure a softer wine with complexity. The barrels used for Mrs. English were composed of 40% new, 40% second fill, and 20% third fill. The wine was then sulphured and left to mature in barrels for 12 months, with bâttonage performed every week.
Tasting Notes
Nose: citrus
Palate: full
Food Pairing smoked salmon, white fish, pork, chicken, creamy pasta dishes
2021 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.58%
Residual Sugar 2.9 g/L
pH 3.55
Total Acidity 5.8 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Grape Varieties Chardonnay
Chardonnay100%
Drinking Window now to 2031
Region Stellenbosch
Elevation 375.0 meters
Grapes Picked February 22, 2021
Vine Age 26 years
Fermentation Vessels Stainless Steel, Oak Barrel
Natural Yeast Yes
Oak Aging 11 months
Oak Details 40% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak40%
Second Fill Oak40%
Third Fill Oak20%
Oak Types French
Production Details The Chardonnay grapes for Mrs English come from a single 0.78-hectare vineyard at 375 meters above sea level. In 2021, the vines were 26 years old and the crop yield was 8.82 tons/ha. The grapes were picked between 22.5-23° Balling with whole bunches crushed without prior destemming to ensure a prominent fruit character and well-rounded wine. After pressing, the juice settled in a stainless-steel tank for 48 hours at 12-14° Celsius before the clear juice was racked to French Oak barrels. Each barrel was inoculated with a different yeast strain. A third of the wine was fermented with natural yeasts to ensure a 'softer' wine with complexity. 40% New, 40% 2nd fill and 20% third fill barrels were used for Mrs English. The wine was sulphured and then left to mature in barrels for 11 months with battonage taking place every week.
Tasting Notes
Nose: citrus flavours
Palate: full palate, lingering aftertaste
Food Pairing smoked salmon, white fish, pork, chicken, creamy pasta dishes
2020 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.2%
Residual Sugar 3.9 g/L
pH 3.57
Total Acidity 5.8 g/L
Calories (estimated) 120 kcal / glass
150ml glass120 kcal
750ml bottle600 kcal
Grape Varieties Chardonnay
Chardonnay100%
Drinking Window 2020-2030
Region Stellenbosch
Elevation 375.0 meters
Grapes Picked February 12, 2020
Vine Age 25 years
Fermentation Vessels Stainless Steel Tank, Oak Barrel
Natural Yeast Yes
Oak Aging 11 months
Oak Details 40% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak40%
Second Fill Oak40%
Third Fill Oak20%
Oak Types French
Production Details The Chardonnay grapes for Mrs English come from a single 0.78-hectare vineyard at 375 meters above sea level. In 2020, the vines were 25 years old and the crop yield was 11.16 tons/ha. The grapes were picked between 22.5-23° Balling with whole bunches crushed without prior destemming to ensure a prominent fruit character and well-rounded wine. After pressing, the juice settled in a stainless-steel tank for 48 hours at 12-14° Celsius before the clear juice was racked to French Oak barrels. Each barrel was inoculated with a different yeast strain. A third of the wine was fermented with natural yeasts to ensure a 'softer' wine with complexity. 40% New, 40% 2nd fill and 20% third fill barrels were used for Mrs English. The wine was sulphured then left to mature in barrels for 11 months with battonage taking place every week.
Tasting Notes
citrus flavours, full palate, lingering aftertaste
Food Pairing smoked salmon, white fish, pork, chicken, creamy pasta dishes
2019 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.7%
Residual Sugar 2.3 g/L
pH 3.43
Total Acidity 5.7 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Grape Varieties Chardonnay
Chardonnay100%
Drinking Window now to 2029
Region Stellenbosch
Elevation 375.0 meters
Harvest Dates February 8, 2019
Vine Age 24 years
Fermentation Vessels Stainless Steel, Oak Barrel
Pressing Method Whole Cluster
Natural Yeast Yes
Oak Aging 11 months
Oak Details 40% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak40%
Second Fill Oak40%
Third Fill Oak20%
Oak Types French
Production Details The Chardonnay grapes for Mrs English come from a single 0.78-hectare vineyard at 375 meters above sea level. In 2019, the vines were 24 years old and the crop yield was 9.48 tons/ha. The grapes were picked between 22.5-23° Balling with whole bunches crushed without prior destemming. After pressing, the juice settled in a stainless-steel tank for 48 hours at 12-14° Celsius before being racked to French Oak barrels. Each barrel was inoculated with a different yeast strain. A third of the wine was fermented with natural yeasts. 40% New, 40% 2nd fill and 20% third fill barrels were used. The wine was sulphured then left to mature in barrels for 11 months with battonage taking place every week.
Tasting Notes
Nose: citrus
Palate: full
Food Pairing smoked salmon, white fish, pork, chicken, creamy pasta dishes
2017 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.75%
Residual Sugar 5.4 g/L
pH 3.37
Total Acidity 5.6 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Grape Varieties Chardonnay
Chardonnay100%
Drinking Window now to 2028
Region Stellenbosch
Elevation 375.0 meters
Harvest Dates Beginning of February 2017
Vine Age 22 years
Fermentation Vessels Stainless Steel, Oak Barrel
Pressing Method Whole Cluster
Natural Yeast Yes
Oak Aging 11 months
Lees Aging 11 months
Oak Details 50% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak50%
Second Fill Oak50%
Oak Types French
Production Details The Chardonnay grapes for the Mrs English come from a single vineyard 0.78 hectares in size and 375 meters above sea level. In 2017 the age of the vines were 22 years and the crop yield was 7.35 tons/ha. All harvesting and pruning are done by hand to ensure that only healthy grapes are picked whilst extreme care is taken not to damage the grapes. The grapes were picked between 22.5-23° Balling with whole bunches crushed without prior destemming to ensure a prominent fruit character and well-rounded wine. After pressing, the juice settled in stainless-steel tanks for 48 hours at 12-14°C before the clear juice was racked to French Oak Barrels. Each barrel was inoculated with different yeast strains. A third of the wine was fermented with natural yeasts to ensure a 'softer' wine with complexity. 50% New and 50% 2nd fill barrels were used for the Chardonnay. After fermentation in the barrels, the wine was left on the lees. The wine was sulphured then left to mature in the barrels for 11 months with battonage taking place every week. Sourced from a single vineyard in the Jonkershoek Valley, the Mrs English 2017 is a complex wine with an abundance of citrus flavours on the nose, a full palate and lingering aftertaste. Great care is taken during the blending process to ensure a wine with impeccable balance, character, poise and deliverance.
Tasting Notes
Nose: citrus
Palate: full, lingering aftertaste
Food Pairing smoked salmon, white fish, pork, chicken, creamy pasta dishes
2016 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.5%
Residual Sugar 3.5 g/L
pH 3.46
Total Acidity 6.1 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Drinking Window now to 2026
Region Stellenbosch
Elevation 375.0 meters
Grapes Picked Beginning February 2016
Vine Age 21 years
Fermentation Vessels Stainless Steel, Oak Barrel
Pressing Method Whole Cluster
Natural Yeast Yes
Oak Details 50% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak50%
Second Fill Oak50%
Oak Types French
Production Details The Chardonnay grapes for the Mrs. English come from a single vineyard 0.78 hectares in size and 375 meters above sea level. In 2016 the age of the vines was 21 years and the crop yield was 10,76 tons/ha. All harvesting and pruning is done by hand. Extreme care is taken not to damage grapes and only healthy grapes are picked. The grapes were picked at 22,5° - 23° Balling with whole bunches crushed without prior destemming to ensure a prominent fruit character and a well-rounded wine. After pressing, the juice was settled in stainless-steel tanks for 48 hours at 12-14°C before the clear juice was racked to French oak barrels. Each barrel was inoculated with different yeast strains. A third of the wine was fermented with natural yeast. This ensures a 'softer' wine with complexity. The barrels used on the Chardonnay were 50% new and 50% 2nd fill. After fermentation the wine was sulphured and left to mature in the barrels with weekly batonage for 11 months.
Food Pairing lobster, fresh crab, sea bass with fennel puree, sea bass with foie gras
Critics Ratings Tim Atkin: 93
Tim Atkin93
Producer Information
Website
Address
Lanzerac Road, Stellenbosch, 7600, South Africa
Phone
+27 (0)21 887 1132
Email
Cellarmaster
Wynand Lategan