2021 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.0%
Residual Sugar 1.4 g/L
pH 3.28
Total Acidity 6.1 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Grape Varieties Shiraz, Merlot, Viognier
Shiraz93%
Merlot4%
Viognier3%
Region Stellenbosch
Soil Decomposed granite soils
Elevation 100.0 meters
Orientation North-South
Grape Clone SH09, MO343, VI642
Vine Age 18-20 years
Oak Aging 17 months
Oak Details 35% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak35%
Oak Types French
Barrel Size 300 and 500 liter French oak barrels
Serving Temperature 16-18°C · 61-64°F
Closure Cork
Production Details The Shiraz and the Merlot were hand-picked from separate single vineyards into 5 ton fermenters with regular, manual punch downs before the grapes were pressed and transferred to barrels for malo-lactic fermentation and ageing. The cultivars were vinified separately and blended before bottling. The wine spent 17 months in 300 and 500 liter French oak barrels of which 35% were new and 65% older barrels.
Tasting Notes
Nose: blackberries, red berries, plums, black pepper
Palate: juicy palate, complex, refreshing acidity
Food Pairing grilled or barbequed lamb, beef, kudu, ostrich, springbok
2020 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.5%
Residual Sugar 2.5 g/L
pH 3.25
Total Acidity 6.2 g/L
Calories (estimated) 120 kcal / glass
150ml glass120 kcal
750ml bottle600 kcal
Grape Varieties Shiraz, Mourvedre, Viognier
Shiraz88%
Mourvedre9%
Viognier3%
Drinking Window up to 2027
Region Stellenbosch
Soil Tukulu, Pinedene, Sweetwater (decomposed granite soils)
Elevation 100.0 meters
Orientation North-South
Vine Age 18-20 years
Oak Aging 18 months
Oak Details 35% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak35%
Oak Types French
Barrel Size 300 and 500 liter
Closure Cork
Production Details The Shiraz and the Mourvèdre were hand-picked from separate single vineyards into 5 ton fermenters with regular, manual punch downs before the grapes were pressed and transferred to barrels for malo-lactic fermentation and ageing. The cultivars were vinified separately and blended before bottling. The wine spent 18 months in 300 and 500 liter French oak barrels of which 35% were new and 65% older barrels.
Tasting Notes
dark plums, violets, crushed black pepper, earthy nuances, juicy palate, refreshing acidity
Food Pairing grilled lamb, barbequed lamb, beef, kudu, ostrich, springbok
2019 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.0%
Residual Sugar 2.5 g/L
pH 3.46
Total Acidity 5.6 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Grape Varieties Shiraz, Mourvedre, Viognier
Shiraz88%
Mourvedre9%
Viognier3%
Drinking Window up to 2026
Region Stellenbosch
Soil Tukulu, Pinedene, Sweetwater (decomposed granite soils)
Elevation 100.0 meters
Orientation North-South
Grape Clone SH09, MT01, VI642
Vine Age 17-19 years
Fermentation Vessels 5-Ton Fermenters, Oak Barrel
Oak Details 35% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak35%
Oak Types French
Barrel Size 300L, 500L
Serving Temperature 16-18°C · 61-64°F
Closure Cork
Production Details The Shiraz and the Mourvèdre were hand-picked from separate single vineyards into 5-ton fermenters with regular, manual punch downs before the grapes were pressed and transferred to barrels for malo-lactic fermentation and ageing. The cultivars were vinified separately and blended before bottling. The wine spent 16 months in 300 and 500 liter French oak barrels of which 35% were new and 65% older barrels.
Tasting Notes
Nose: blackberries, dark plums, violets, black pepper
Palate: nutmeg, aniseed
Food Pairing grilled lamb, barbequed lamb, beef, kudu, ostrich, springbok
2018 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.5%
Residual Sugar 2.9 g/L
pH 3.45
Total Acidity 5.5 g/L
Calories (estimated) 120 kcal / glass
150ml glass120 kcal
750ml bottle600 kcal
Grape Varieties Shiraz, Mourvedre, Viognier
Shiraz85%
Mourvedre12%
Viognier3%
Drinking Window 2020-2025
Region Stellenbosch
Soil Tukulu, Pinedene, Sweetwater (decomposed granite soils)
Elevation 100.0 meters
Orientation North-South
Vine Age 16-18 years
Fermentation Vessels Open Top Fermenter, Oak Barrel
Oak Aging 17 months
Oak Details 35% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak35%
Oak Types French
Barrel Size 300 and 500 liter
Closure Cork
Production Details The Shiraz and the Mourvèdre were hand-picked from separate single vineyards into 5 ton fermenters with regular, manual punch downs before the grapes were pressed and transferred to barrels for malo-lactic fermentation and ageing. The cultivars were vinified separately and blended before bottling. The wine spent 17 months in 300 and 500 liter French oak barrels of which 35% were new and 65% older barrels. This vintage can be enjoyed up to 2025, but will reach its best drinking potential towards the end of 2020 and with optimum cellaring only peak towards the end of 2022.
Tasting Notes
Nose: blackberries, red berries, plums, black pepper
Palate: nutmeg, cinnamon
Food Pairing grilled or barbequed lamb, beef, kudu, ostrich, springbok
2017 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.5%
pH 3.5
Total Acidity 5.4 g/L
Grape Varieties Shiraz, Mourvèdre, Viognier
Shiraz86%
Mourvèdre13%
Viognier1%
Drinking Window up to 2024
Region Stellenbosch
Soil Tukulu, Pinedene, Sweetwater (decomposed granite soils)
Elevation 100.0 meters
Slope 15.0°
Orientation North-South
Brix at Harvest 24.5°
Fermentation Vessels Stainless Steel, Oak Barrel
Pressing Method Destemmed
Oak Aging 0.4 months (12 days)
Oak Details 36% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak36%
Oak Types French
Barrel Size 300 liter French oak barrels
Serving Temperature 16°C · 61°F
Closure Cork
Production Details The preceding two winters to the 2017 vintage has been the driest in recorded history on Lourensford. However, due to enough cold weather during winter the vines did not go into proper dormancy which building which occurred normally. We also experienced one of the coolest and driest summers in history with moderate temperatures and cool evenings and perfect ripening conditions were able to bring the grapes in to the cellar at just the desired time. This resulted in refined wines with elegance, good natural acidity with depth and structure.
Tasting Notes
Nose: dark plums, raspberry, violets
Palate: cracked black pepper, great structure
Food Pairing grilled lamb, beef kudu, ostrich, springbok
Producer Information
Website
Address
Lourensford Ave, Somerset West, 7130, South Africa
Phone
+27 21 847 2200
Email
Owner
Dr Christo Wiese
Cellarmaster
Hannes Nel