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LOURENS RIVER VALLEY 2005
This is not a label that lives in the shadow of the flagship
Morgenster;
on the contrary it has a style and flair all of its
own. This statement is no truer than in the 2005 vintage where this
elegant, accessible and yet complex wine truly shows its temperament. The
totally uncompromising and almost obsessive focus on quality means that
the grapes that meet the stringent standards are a direct reflection of
Morgenster’s terroir. They bear testimony to Bertrand’s
original findings 15 years ago and support the decision he made then to
dedicate this farm to red Bordeaux varieties. This decision coupled with
the partnership he formed on the early 90s with Pierre Lurton of Chateaux
Cheval Blanc and Chateau d’Yquem fame paved the way for winemaker
Marius Lategan to make his own mark in this vintage after having been
involved from day one and now with 10 years experience of what Morgenster
has to offer!
VINEYARD
REGION |
Stellenbosch
Helderberg ward |
VINTAGE
CONDITIONS |
One of those strange vintages; short early and
particularly challenging but despite the taxing nature of the harvest
it produced exceptional quality |
GRAPE
VARIETIES |
Merlot
Cabernet Sauvignon
Cabernet franc
Petit Verdot |
| MATURATION |
100% barrel matured in 300ℓ oak, from French
coopers, for 15 months. Split equally between new, 2nd and 3rd fill
barrels. |
WINE
ANALYSIS |
| Alc / Vol: |
14.5% |
| Acidity: |
5.85g/l |
| pH: |
3.6 |
| Residual sugar: |
‹2.5g/l |
| Extract: |
32.6g/l |
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FOOD
MATCHES |
Anything Smokey goes with Lourens
River Valley 2005 - Smoked Salmon, a grilled side of Bacon and of
course Kassler rib. Try it with grilled Tuna, rare or medium-rare
Ostrich, Rabbit and any dish that combines Chicken and Bacon |
Winemaker comments by
Marius Lategan |
| COLOUR |
Concentrated and vibrant; dark mulberry red |
| NOSE |
This wine carries a subtle perfume of wild flowers,
sub-tropical fruit, cinnamon and vanilla oak spice |
| PALATE |
The palate senses black currants, liquorice and spice, a
freshly integrated, balanced acid and tannin ratio with youthful
expression. The tannins have a firm grip that show the long path of
evolution ahead, but they are certainly neither clawy nor
aggressive. The future bodes well for this 2005 vintage. |
Awards
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| Platter Guide 2009: |
4½ stars |
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