The Lanzerac Jonkershoek Reserve is a red blend that fully expresses the unique terrior of the Jonkershoek Valley. This Cabernet-based blend is packed with spice and dark berries. Dark chocolate and fruit follow on the palate, and the finish is long with smooth tannins.
A blend of 43% Cabernet Sauvignon, 39% Shiraz and 18% Petit Verdot. The 3 varietals were individually fermented and matured in French Oak before careful blending and bottling. All harvesting and pruning was done by hand with extreme care taken to avoid damaging the grapes, resulting in a healthy batch, ready for production.
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.
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.
