This full-bodied classic Cabernet, boasting an array of flavors such as black and young-berries with hints of cocoa, almond, and cedar, showcases an excellent balance on the palate and a smooth lingering aftertaste. This wine can be enjoyed now or matured for a further 5-10 years.
All Cabernet grape bunches were hand sorted in the cellar upon intake before being destemmend. The loose berries underwent further hand sorting before being lightly crushed. Fermentation took place in stainless steel tanks with regular pump-overs occurring to extract colour and flavour. After fermenting dry, a portion of the wine was left on the skins for 2-3 weeks before being drained off and the skins pressed. The wine underwent malolactic fermentation in a selection of new, 2nd fill and 3rd fill French oak barrels for approximately 18 months. Regular rackings resulted in excellent integration between wood, fruit and tannins.
Winemaker: Wynand Lategan
Winemaker: Wynand Lategan
For centuries, Lanzerac has been a true icon of South African Winelands. This graceful estate has played host to untold numbers of Stellenbosch residents, as well as visitors from home and abroad, for more than 300 years. Lanzerac's recorded history began in 1692 when then Governor of the Cape, Simon van der Stel, granted a piece of land in the pristine Jonkershoek Valley to Isaac Schrijver, an enterprising.
Originally named Schoongezicht, Lanzerac changed hands several times, with each owner contributing to the legacy and heritage of this unique property. While wine has been an integral part of this Estate since its beginning Lanzerac also holds significant historical value with all of the historical buildings representing distinctive examples of Cape Dutch architecture.
Today the Estate covers an area of about 150 hectares, of these, 50 hectares consist of vineyards. Noble cultivars that include Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Pinot Blanc, Merlot, Pinotage, Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Malbec, and Petit Verdot grace a variety of soil types and micro-climates.
Originally named Schoongezicht, Lanzerac changed hands several times, with each owner contributing to the legacy and heritage of this unique property. While wine has been an integral part of this Estate since its beginning Lanzerac also holds significant historical value with all of the historical buildings representing distinctive examples of Cape Dutch architecture.
Today the Estate covers an area of about 150 hectares, of these, 50 hectares consist of vineyards. Noble cultivars that include Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Pinot Blanc, Merlot, Pinotage, Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Malbec, and Petit Verdot grace a variety of soil types and micro-climates.
