Lourensford Wines
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Lourensford Winemakers Selection Sauvignon Blanc 2009
The wine has a light, straw-yellow colour with a fresh green tinge. Fresh green fig, asparagus, kiwi fruit and grassy aromas characterize the nose. The palate is mineral and smooth with a refreshing crispness and depth in structure and with green fruit flavours that lingers on the aftertaste.
Alc: 13.5  RS: 1.05  pH: 3.1   TA: 6.8
Lourensford Winemakers Selection Viognier 2009
The wine has a straw-yellow colour with a green tinge. Citrus, apricot and Cape gooseberry aromas characterize the nose. The palate is full and rich with the fruit flavours that follow through from the nose and perfectly balanced by the wood.
Alc: 14.5  RS: 7.86  pH: 3.46   TA: 6.86
Lourensford Winemakers Selection Syrah 2007
Healthy bright rim with shades of purple on the edge. Deep dark colour shows the intensity. Rich flavours of ripe cherries, black pepper spice and well supported with toasty oak. Wine finishes rich and flavourful.
Alc: 14.0  RS: 3.2  pH: 3.5   TA: 5.6
Lourensford Sauvignon Blanc 2009  - SOLD OUT
The wine has a bright colour with green tinge. Generous whiffs of tropical fruits, asparagus, green figs, gooseberries and green peppers characterize the nose. The flavours on the nose follow through to the palate to create a well balanced wine with lingering aftertaste.
Alc: 12.5  RS: 3.4  pH: 3.5   TA: 6.9
Lourensford Chardonnay 2009
The wine has a straw-yellow colour with a green tinge. Zesty citrus, apricot and peach aromas characterize the nose with hints of fresh pears. The palate is full and rich with the fruit flavours that follow through from the nose, perfectly balanced by the wood. The wild fermented component gives a layered structure to the wine.
Alc: 14.0  RS: 7.76  pH: 3.3   TA: 6.4
Lourensford Shiraz 2008  - SOLD OUT
The wine has a dense, purple-red colour. Black pepper and all spice aromas precede the gentle oaky flavours. Succulent, ripe fruits coat the mouth and the wine tapers off into a pleasant meatiness.

Alc: 14.20  RS: 5.8  pH: 3.58   TA: 5.7
Lourensford Merlot 2008
Dark centered red wine. Mulberry and ripe cherry fruit with chocolate undertones. Well supported by oak and a soft lingering finish
Alc: 14.0  RS: 3.85  pH: 3.57   TA: 5.9
River Garden Sauvignon Blanc 2009
The wine has a bright colour with green tinge. Fresh fruity flavours of figs, green peppers and salad greens dominate with tones of tropical fruit and lime. The wine has a crisp acidity with zesty finish.
Alc: 13.0  RS: 1.53  pH: 3.27   TA: 6.3
River Garden Rosé 2009
Clean, bright, crisp and well-balanced with fresh red fruit, such as strawberries, guava and watermelon characters.
Alc: 13.0  RS: 7.6  pH: 3.38   TA: 6.95
River Garden Shiraz Cabernet Sauvignon 2008
The wine has a ruby red and bright colour. Soft hints of spice and vanilla well supported by red berry fruits. Gentle pleasing taste well supported by lingering vanilla and red fruit flavours. A well balanced wine that lends itself to its daily enjoyment and fun.
Alc: 14.0  RS: 5.47  pH: 3.55   TA: 5.79
Eden Crest Sauvignon Blanc / Chardonnay / Viognier 2009
The wine has a light straw-yellow colour with green tinge. Fresh pineapple, litchi and tropical aromas characterize the nose. The palate is juicy and smooth with a refreshing crispness.
Alc: 13.0  RS: 3.36  pH: 3.36   TA: 6.16
Eden Crest Merlot 2008
Ripe red hues, elegant berry fruity nose with subtle hints of oak, succulent, soft palate.

Alc: 14.47  RS: 5.5  pH: 3.5   TA: 5.9
Lourensford Estate Noble Late Harvest 2009
The colour is rich, golden and yellow. Apricots and honey flavours are present and the palate is full bodied, full sweet without being cloying.
Alc: 12.88  RS: 177  pH: 3.39   TA: 9.3
Lourensford Shiraz Mourvedre Viognier 2008
Red berry with terracotta hues. Aromas of spice and pepper with wild berries. A well balanced, juicy wine with soft integrated tannins in a Rhone style.
Alc: 14.38  RS: 2.7  pH: 3.54   TA: 5.5
Lourensford Honey Liqueur
Lourensford Honey Liqueur has a distinguishable honey aroma that follows through to the palate with a pleasantly dry, but lingering aftertaste. It is a non-vintage product with an alcohol content of 24% and has a shelf life of more than 25 years. It will also keep for months after opening. Our honey liqueur is unfiltered and contains no preservatives or additives and thus embodies the essence of the natural purity and the health benefits which organic honey is known for.
Alc: 24.0  RS:  pH: _   TA:

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Tel: +27 21 847-2333  •   Fax: +27 21 847-0910  •   P.O. Box 16, Somerset West, 7129, South Africa
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