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Leeuwenkuil Family Vineyards Swartland Reserve Red 2021
£121.39
Current Price (inc. Tax)
6 bottle(s) at £20.23 per bottle.
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HD5612721A
Leeuwenkuil Family Vineyards Swartland Reserve Red 2021
- Country- South Africa
- Region- Western Cape
- Grape Varieties- Shiraz 85%, Cinsault 10%, Mourvèdre 5%
- Alcohol by volume- 13.5%
- Body Value: C (A is light, E is full-bodied)
Residual Sugar: 2.2
Contains Sulphites: Yes
Vegetarian/Vegan: Yes/Yes
Milk/Eggs: No/No
Organic: No
Biodynamic: No - Case 6/ 75cl
- Producer- Leeuwenkuil Family Vineyards
- The Reserve Red offers exquisite and vibrant notes of red fruit, herbal notes, and a lovely depth of flavour. Red and black berry fruit is balanced by peppery spice, and the finish is lingering. 2021 was a cool but dry growing season, followed by the driest winter the Cape has seen for over 100 years. Yields, in general, were extremely low, and picking date decisions dominated the agenda.
The hand-picked grapes were fermented in stainless steel tanks. The Cinsault and Mourvèdre were 50% whole cluster fermentation, 50% destemmed; while 30% of the Shiraz was whole cluster fermented. The natural yeasts create a longer, more even fermentation at around 25°C, resulting in an elegant style. Skin-contact maceration took place for two to three weeks, enabling the maximum extraction of tannins. Malolactic fermentation and ageing occurred in a 5,000-litre 10-year-old French oak foudre for 12 months.
The Reserve Red offers exquisite and vibrant notes of red fruit, herbal notes, and a lovely depth of flavour. Red and black berry fruit is balanced by peppery spice, and the finish is lingering.
| Price | £101.16 |
|---|---|
| Country | South Africa |
| Vintage | 2021 |
| Bottles Per Case | 6 |
| Bottle Size | 75 |
| 2 cases 10% off | No |
| Winery | Leeuwenkuil is situated in the triangle between Malmesbury, Paarl and Durbanville. The Atlantic Ocean lies 20 miles to the west, which has a significant cooling and moderating effect on the Mediterranean climate. The rolling hills average around 140 meters above sea level. However, the superior influence on the wine is from the various soil formations, namely shale, schist, granite, and iron stone. These ancient soils vary greatly in the percentage of clay, mineral content, and organic matter. This blend of granite, iron, and shale soils creates a captivating blend of body, spice, and freshness. Shiraz vines need a trellis system to support their shoots and prevent wind damage; the Cinsault flourishes as a bush vine, while the Mourvèdre thrives on trellises. A mixed cover crop is planted during early winter and ploughed in mid-spring. All pruning, suckering, and harvesting actions take place by hand. Exposure to spring and summer winds creates a healthy environment with little intervention to keep vines healthy. |
| Keywords | Leeuwenkuil, Swartland, Mourvèdre |
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