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Aromas of blackcurrants & raspberry greet you on the nose along with tea leaf nuances and hints of cedar wood. The palate is distinguished and complex with a refreshing acidity supported by soft, silky smooth tannins. The flavours from the nose follow through to the juicy palate along with flavours of cassis. These fresh, fruity flavours will linger on the palate and slowly fade away Download PDF

“Our Kleipot wines were born out of the deep passion to explore and embrace the unknown, to interpret and understand our unique and diverse soils. The aim is to express and unlock the true essence of our Roussanne in these soils in a natural wine. Made and aged with minimal intervention in terracotta amphora’s these wines are a true expression of perfectly balanced soils and meticulously selected grapes to produce an authentic Lourensford wine of honest purity that is true to nature.” The wine has elegant flavours of citrus, Frangipani blossoms, brioche and hints of camomile and apricots. The wine has a brilliant linear acidity and dominant dense mineral core with layered sweetness and balanced flinty acidity due to the natural carbonic fermentation and aging in the terracotta amphora. The has a roundness on the palate and a beautifully integrated texture with flavours of pineapple, ginger and lemony zest supported by a concentrated textured finish of delicate tannins that coats your mouth and makes you want to spend more time in the presence of this big wine. Download PDF Awards Terroir Awards - Top Roussanne from Stellenbosch District Tim Atkin - 90 points

The wine has nutty and creamy character with floral whiffs. Intense honey, almonds and butterscotch aromas on the nose. It is supported with cooked pineapple, roasted cashew nuts and lemon blossoms with delicate hints of saffron, cloves and vanilla and a finish of dried apricot and preserved peach that coast your mouth. The wine has a brilliant linear acidity and dominant dense mineral core with layered sweetness and balanced acidity. Download PDF

Lovely citrus and fresh pineapple and melon flavours with hints and orange blossom on the nose and vibrant fresh fruit on the pallet that is very well balanced with a zesty, crisp finish making it a delicious easy drinking everyday wine. Download PDF  

The elegant finesse of the fine bubbles of this beautiful sparkling wine enhances the iodine-like minerality that reminds you of a fresh ocean breeze and freshly crushed oyster shells, complimented with a rich biscuity allure and ladylike elegance after 4 and a half years of aging on the lees. Yeasty flavours of freshly baked bread, lemon zest and hints of Pink Lady apples are dominant on the nose. The fine mousse on the pallet caries hints of citrus, pineapple and gooseberries and finishes in a rich and creamy aftertaste with hints of honey. Download PDF    

“This White Blend is the crème-de-la-crème of our white wines on Lourensford. Harvested from select sections of the best single-vineyards. It is skillfully and meticulously blended from the best barrels in the cellar to express the essence of our unique terroir.” The wine is layered with fragrant aromas and exotic flavours. Asparagus and green fig aromas first appear on the nose infused with spices of clove and hints of cinnamon followed by butterscotch, white peach and pear aromas. With every sip more and more flavours are exposed hinting towards roasted pineapple, lemongrass and rooibos and ever so slightly wild buchu, saffron, ginger and also black truffles. There are hints of wood aged characters but no visible oak. It is a beautifully crafted and sophisticated wine with lots of mystery, layered flavours and rich finesse of balanced fruit and acidity with a long, lovely finish and lingering aftertaste. For best results this wine should be decanted 30 minutes – 1 hour before consumption. Serve this wine between 12 – 14C for best results. Download PDF  

Flavours of mulberry, plum and blackberry with hints of black pepper greet you on the nose. The palate is distinguished and complex with a refreshing acidity supported by soft, smooth tannins. The flavours from the nose follow through to the juicy palate along with flavours of dark chocolate and liquorice. Download PDF

The wine is perfumed with wonderful exotic aromas of jasmine, lavender, orange peel, hints dried apricot and white peach that balms the air. The palate is refined and filled with quince flavours complemented with hints of saffron, nutmeg, ginger and cashews. The wine has a flinty mineral finish and well balanced linear acidity. Download PDF

Flavours of blackberries, dark plums and violets with hints of black pepper greet you on the nose. The flavours from the nose follow through to the palate along with hints of nutmeg and aniseed. Download PDF  

Quince and spicy baked apple aromas that leads to mandarin and white peach flavours with hints of guava and a lively crisp, mineral and textured finish. Download PDF

The wine has fresh red fruit flavours including rose water, watermelon and cherry with hints of strawberries and cranberries and a touch of spice. Download PDF

The wine has intense ripe pineapple and melon flavours on the nose. It is supported with white peach, apricot and hints of jasmine, lemongrass and ginger. Voluptuous butterscotch, orange peel, roasted cashew nuts and hints of vanilla flavours in the wine reminds of a wet pine forest floor in autumn. The wine has a brilliant linear acidity and dominant dense mineral core with layered sweetness and balanced acidity due to the natural fermentation. The roundness on the pallet and a beautifully integrated texture with flavours of orange blossom and lemony zest supported by a creamy finish coats your mouth and make you want to spend more time in the presence of this big wine. Download PDF