"Brilliant ruby colour. Very refined and pleasant. Fruity, sweet, well-crafted with a very slight charcoal sensation on the finish. Lots of pleasure. 2023-2028" (Jancis Robinson 2023)
Features
Estate
Lourens Family Wines
Cuvée
Howard John WO Swartland
Vintage
2022
Designation
Swartland
Region
South Africa
Grape varieties
50% Grenache noir, 30% Cinsault, 20% Syrah
Terroirs
Dryland vineyards
Viticulture
Reasoned
Harvest
Manual
Winemaking
80% whole-bunch fermentation, indigenous yeasts
Breeding
10 months in old French oak barrels
Alcohol content
13%
Tasting & pairing
Eye
Ruby-red colour, shiny disk
Nose
Fruity aromas of blackberry and raspberry, tangy notes of cherry and strawberry, floral bouquet of rose
Mouth
Intense attack, supple tannins with little power, well-structured, pure, elegant, fruity and harmonious finish.
Serve
AT 16-18°C
Open
1 hour before
Food and wine pairing
Enjoy with grilled chicken with spices, white fish with parsley, pan-fried vegetables...
Lourens Family Wines
Swartland
Expert opinion
Jancis Robinson
Rated wine (guide 2023 ) 17/20
About the wine:
Bright ruby color. Very refined and pleasant. Fruity, sweet, well-crafted with a very slight charcoal sensation on the finish. A lot of pleasure. 2023-2028
Vinous A. Galloni
Rated wine (guide 2023) 91/100
About the wine:
2022 Red Blend Howard John is a Grenache-based blend. The bouquet is fragrant, more floral, with pressed rose petals infusing redcurrant and raspberry. The medium-bodied palate features supple tannins, not too powerful, in a more elegant, natural style, with a harmonious finish that slides easily down the throat. 2024-2035
James Suckling
Rated wine (guide 2023) 90/100
About the wine:
A bright red with a nose of sour cherries, sliced strawberries, brambly berries and spices. Medium-bodied, with supple tannins. Pure and juicy, with a ripe, fruity finish. Drink now.
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