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
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Producer Information
Website
Address
Lourensford Ave, Somerset West, 7130, South Africa
Phone
+27 21 847 2200
Email
Owner
Dr Christo Wiese
Cellarmaster
Hannes Nel