Tasting Note
Fresh, ripe fruit and white pepper. Mourvèdre brings a dark, rich core to the Shiraz, with lift from Carignan and bright red fruit from Cinsault.
Drink it with: pizza, Mediterranean pasta dishes or a lamb stew.
The Winemaking
Each variety is made separately in stainless steel. The Shiraz goes through malolactic in French oak, with half the blend seeing six months in barrel.
The Vineyards
Vines up to 25 years old on sandstone at 650–700 metres, high above the Citrusdal Valley.
The Producer
Lo & Behold is a South African label built around Piekenierskloof, a high, cool plateau of old vines on sandstone above the Citrusdal Valley. Each variety is made separately, then blended for fresh, characterful wines.
The Details
Tasting Note
Fresh, ripe fruit and white pepper. Mourvèdre brings a dark, rich core to the Shiraz, with lift from Carignan and bright red fruit from Cinsault.
Drink it with: pizza, Mediterranean pasta dishes or a lamb stew.
The Winemaking
Each variety is made separately in stainless steel. The Shiraz goes through malolactic in French oak, with half the blend seeing six months in barrel.
The Vineyards
Vines up to 25 years old on sandstone at 650–700 metres, high above the Citrusdal Valley.
The Producer
Lo & Behold is a South African label built around Piekenierskloof, a high, cool plateau of old vines on sandstone above the Citrusdal Valley. Each variety is made separately, then blended for fresh, characterful wines.
The Details