Morgenster - Lourens River Valley - 2012 - Le Baroudeur du Vin

Lourens River Valley 2013

Name: Morgenster - Lourens River Valley - 2013
Brand: Valade & Transandine
Price: 32.0 USD
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MORGENSTERN

$187.00

A sophisticated Bordeaux blend, resulting from a cooperation with the famous Château Cheval Blanc!

South Africa

Vin Red

14.4%

10 years +

62% Merlot, 23% Cabernet Franc, 15% Cabernet Sauvignon

750ml
Box of 6 bottles (75cl)

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Morgenster Lourens River Valley is a blend of Bordeaux red grape varieties made in consultation with Pierre Lurton of Château Cheval Blanc. A true reflection of the Stellenbosch terroir, this wine aged in French oak barrels for 18 months offers complex flavors of blackcurrant , black cherry , raspberry, blackberries , dried rose petals, thyme , and spices such as clove. Vanilla, cocoa and caramel, well integrated, melt on the palate. On the palate it is elegant and the silky and round tannins bring finesse which concludes with a beautiful balance between fruit, wood and acidity.

Where are we traveling?

Coastal Region The Coastal Region is the largest wine growing region in the Western Cape and the epicenter of the South African wine industry. This region is influenced by both oceans and mountains and there are many micro-climates. The climate is Mediterranean and the influence of the oceans is felt more markedly near the coasts but the interior of the region is warmer. The sub-region: Stellenbosch Stellenbosch is perhaps South Africa's most famous wine region. The town, located in the Western Cape coastal region, is steeped in history and home to the country's best-known wineries. Cabernet Sauvignon is the most common grape variety in the region and is often combined with Merlot to create blended wines such as in Bordeaux. Vineyards cover the rolling hills of Stellenbosch, from Helderberg in the south to the lower slopes of Simonsberg Mountain in the north. This terrain allows for a wide variety of wine styles, and among the exposed hills and sheltered valleys there are microclimates suitable for growing all kinds of grape varieties. The region's climate is relatively warm and dry, although a maritime influence comes from False Bay in the south. Cooling southeast breezes flow through the vineyards in the afternoon, cooling the grapes after the heat of the morning sun. White wine varieties are often planted closer to the ocean, where this effect is more pronounced.

The little history of the country

South Africa

The first vines were planted in South Africa by Dutch settlers in the 1650s, although wine production did not really begin to take off until the arrival of French Protestants, in the 1680s, with their skills and their knowledge of viticulture. Stellenbosch is also a historic wine region, with the first vineyards being planted there in the 1690s. Today South Africa is one of the most important wine producing countries in the southern hemisphere. With over 300 years of winemaking history, it is often described as a bridge between the Old and New Worlds. The majority of wines are produced using New World winemaking techniques, but they often have more in common stylistically with their Old World counterparts. Since the end of apartheid, South African wine has received international attention and acclaim for its wide variety of styles. South Africa's wine industry is spread across the lush and rugged landscape of the Western Cape. Here, the abundance of mountains, valleys and plateaus allows winemakers to produce a wide variety of styles. Vineyards can also be found in the Orange River region of the Northern Cape, where the flat, arid landscape is dominated by the Kalahari Desert. Most of South Africa's wine regions have a Mediterranean climate, strongly influenced by the meeting of the Atlantic and Indian Oceans. The country's signature grape variety is Pinotage, an indigenous cross of Pinot Noir and Cinsaut that is rarely found in quantity in other wine-producing countries. Shiraz (Syrah) is also widely planted, as are Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot (often combined in a Bordeaux blend). South African Chardonnay, Chenin and Sauvignon Blanc have become popular internationally in recent years.