In Stock: Lourens Family Wines
He is such a nice guy, always smiling! Franco Lourens has just released his new vintages and here are his notes...
A wonderful husband and wife duo make the David & Nadia wines - based in the Swartland, they have been making wine under their own label since 2010 and every year they produce amazing wines! Their whole range has just arrived on our shelves, and here are WineMag’s Christian Eedes’ Tasting Notes for the single-vineyard range:
Rondevlei Chenin Blanc 2022: Grapes from a 1984 vineyard on iron-rich gravel situated in one of the more arid parts of the Swartland. Citrus, hay, some nuttiness and waxy character on the nose. The palate is relatively broad and textured even though alcohol is just 12.5%. With dense fruit and a gently savoury finish, it’s an accomplished wine but that little bit flatter than the maiden 2021. CE’s rating: 94/100.
Hoë-Steen Chenin Blanc 2022: Grapes from a 1968 vineyard planted on deep iron-rich clay. A hint of reduction before citrus and a herbal note on the nose. The palate shows impressive fruit concentration and snappy acidity. Good focus and balance, layers of flavour, the finish long - a striking wine, the challenges of the vintage well met. Alcohol: 12.5%. CE’s rating: 95/100.
Skaliekop Chenin Blanc 2022: Grapes from a 1985 vineyard on shallow shale. Pear, peach, citrus and potpourri on the nose while the palate has dense fruit and moderate acidity before a pithy finish. Super-detailed, poised, the finish possessing great length. Alcohol: 12.5%. CE’s rating: 96/100.
Plat’bos Chenin Blanc 2022: Grapes from a 1981 vineyard on granite. Some flinty reduction precedes pear, peach and citrus on the nose while the palate is linear and direct - somewhat neutral in terms of flavour but it has great elegance and energy. Focused and propulsive, very much true to the Sadie philosophy. Alc: 12%. CE’s rating: 96/100.
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