Lanzerac Estate, South Africa, Stellenbosch, Lanzerac Estate
Name:
Lanzerac Estate Stellenbosch Merlot RSA
Where it's from:
South Africa, Stellenbosch
Price per case:
£163.56
Bottles per case:
12 x 75 cl
Style:
Soft & Supple Reds
Description:
The vineyards of Lanzerac are to be found in the quiet and utterly serene surroundings of the Jonkershoek Valley in Stellenbosch, South Africa. It was here that in 1958, following the French practice of combining wine farm and country hotel, that the Lanzerac homestead was transformed into a luxury manor. More recently, in 1991, South African businessman Christo Wiese purchased the Lanzerac farm and set about renovating the homestead and its land. In the process, the Lanzerac Manor and Winery was restored to its former glory as one of the region's most distinguished examples of Cape Dutch architecture. Wynand Hamman was appointed as winemaker and immediately set about replanting the vineyards and building a truly modern cellar. All wines are therefore made, bottled and produced on the 155 hectare country estate. Although this limits production capacity, it assists winemaker Wynand Hamman in concentrating on growing the right varieties for our unique terroir and to handle the fruit and wines with greater care and respect. Due to this quality-orientated policy we have helped pioneer the noble white varieties in South Africa and are proud to have received various national and international awards and accolades for our efforts. This Merlot has a deep and dark red colour while on the nose the wine shows the typical varietal flavours of blackberry, plum, chocolate and fresh cream. A slight hint of vanilla from the wood also shows on the nose. The wine is well balanced with a good tannin structure and the fruit-flavours give a lingering aftertaste followed by a slight oakiness. (12 x 75 cl)
Region:
South Africa, Stellenbosch
Producer:
Lanzerac Estate
Product ID:
25525
LanzeracEstate Pinotage Stellenbosch RSA
Description: CELLARMASTER'S COMMENTS: This Pinotage has an excellent deep colour, with ripe, plumy red fruits on the nose and palate with a good mouth-feel and lingering aftertaste. With five to ten years' maturation it will start to acquire the velvet density and luxurious chocolate and caramel flavours of its very early Lanzerac predecessors. A full-bodied, complex wine with a beautiful fruit/wood balance and a good tannin structure that will allow it to age extremely well (12 x 75 cl) Price: £163.56
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LanzeracEstate Chardonnay Stellenbosch RSA
Description: The vineyards of Lanzerac are to be found in the quiet and utterly serene surroundings of the Jonkershoek Valley in Stellenbosch, South Africa. It was here that in 1958, following the French practice of combining wine farm and country hotel, that the Lanzerac homestead was transformed into a luxury manor. More recently, in 1991, South African businessman Christo Wiese purchased the Lanzerac farm and set about renovating the homestead and its land. In the process, the Lanzerac Manor and Winery was restored to its former glory as one of the region's most distinguished examples of Cape Dutch architecture. Wynand Hamman was appointed as winemaker and immediately set about replanting the vineyards and building a truly modern cellar. All wines are therefore made, bottled and produced on the 155 hectare country estate. Although this limits production capacity, it assists winemaker Wynand Hamman in concentrating on growing the right varieties for our unique terroir and to handle the fruit and wines with greater care and respect. Due to this quality-orientated policy we have helped pioneer the noble white varieties in South Africa and are proud to have received various national and international awards and accolades for our efforts. This Chardonnay is medium bodied with a straw coloured hue while the nose shows subtle oaking blended with nuances of citrus peel and butterscotch. The palate is mellow with balanced acidity leading to an enjoyable finish. (12 x 75 cl) Price: £136.21
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LanzeracEstate Sauvignon Blanc Stellenbosch
Description: The vineyards of Lanzerac are to be found in the quiet and utterly serene surroundings of the Jonkershoek Valley in Stellenbosch, South Africa. It was here that in 1958, following the French practice of combining wine farm and country hotel, that the Lanzerac homestead was transformed into a luxury manor. More recently, in 1991, South African businessman Christo Wiese purchased the Lanzerac farm and set about renovating the homestead and its land. In the process, the Lanzerac Manor and Winery was restored to its former glory as one of the region's most distinguished examples of Cape Dutch architecture. Wynand Hamman was appointed as winemaker and immediately set about replanting the vineyards and building a truly modern cellar. All wines are therefore made, bottled and produced on the 155 hectare country estate. Although this limits production capacity, it assists winemaker Wynand Hamman in concentrating on growing the right varieties for our unique terroir and to handle the fruit and wines with greater care and respect. Due to this quality-orientated policy we have helped pioneer the noble white varieties in South Africa and are proud to have received various national and international awards and accolades for our efforts. This wine has an attractive yellow-green hue, while tropical fruits, pineapple and guava predominate on the nose. The palate shows finesse and elegance as the tropical tones continue through to the palate a supported by a crisp acidity leading to an enjoyable expressive finish. (12 x 75 cl) Price: £125.42
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LanzeracEstate Stellenbosch Pinot Blanc RSA
Description: A beautiful deep straw colour with a greenish tint. On the nose there are a complexity of fruit aromas such as dried apricot, green apple, ripe quince as well as a dusty butterscotch. On the palate there are flavours of butterscotch, lemon and ripe quince. A medium bodied wine that can be enjoyed chilled. (12 x 75 cl) Price: £100.04
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LanzeracEstate Cabernet Sauvignon RSA
Description: CELLARMASTER'S COMMENTS This Cabernet Sauvignon has a garnet-red colour. On the nose the wine has very prominent youngberry, blackberry with undertones of vanilla and cigar-box flavours. On the taste the young berry, blackberry and vanilla flavours come through with undertones of almond and marzipan on the aftertaste. This Cabernet Sauvignon is a full-bodied wine that can be enjoyed now, but it is recommended to lie it down for 3 to 4 years before consumption (6 x 75 cl) Price: £152.28
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LanzeracEstate CLASSIC RED Stellenbosch RSA
Description: This full bodied, Merlot-based blend has deep colour. It offers layers of black and red berry aromas, hints of currant and cacao on the nose and delivers a well-rounded amalgam of berries and chocolate on the palate that lingers on the aftertaste. With potential to mature over a four to five year period. (12 x 75 cl) Price: £191.57
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Lanzerac FORELLEN Clare Red Stellenbosch RSA
Description: This is a medium-bodied fruity red wine made from 80% Cabernet Sauvignon and 20% Cabernet Franc. A deep red colour. On the nose you find a complexity of aromas such as liquorice, youngberry and undertones of cigar. On the palate there are flavours of youngberry, cherry and vanilla. Can be enjoyed now, but will benefit from another 2 years bottle maturation (12 x 75 cl) Price: £96.44
