Lourens Family Mixed Case 2025

This wine is lovingly dedicated to Franco Lourens' father, who, we are delighted to say, is alive and well and fully expects to enjoy a case of this wine whenever the mood strikes him. We can all aspire to have such a son.

"42% Grenache, 29% Cinsault and 29% Syrah, all sourced from Swartland. 40% whole-bunch fermentation. Complex aromatics of red and black berries, fennel, fynbos, olive brine, cured meat and pepper. The palate displays concentrated fruit, lemon-like acidity and fine tannins, the finish deeply savoury. A vintage of sophistication and nuance. Alc: 13.5%.
95/100"
- Christian Eedes, Winemag

62% Chenin Blanc, 30% Verdelho and 8% Grenache Blanc (five days skin contact). Grapes sourced from across the Western Cape. No Colombar and Palomino as was the case in 2021 and 2022. Stone fruit, lemon, soft citrus, potpourri, ginger and a little yeasty complexity on the nose. The palate is intense but not weighty – good clarity of fruit and snappy acidity before a finish that’s dry, more salty than grippy. Alc: 13%.
95/100"
- Christian Eedes, Winemag

The only wine not sporting a family member - sports a sketch of the trellised vines it come from. A super unique system that is planted on an incredibly steep slope creating hardier vines.

"From a Piekenierskloof vineyard planted on sandstone at 750m above sea level in 1977. The nose shows stone fruit, orange and some waxy character. The palate is powerful – dense fruit, big acidity and finish that has just a touch of quinine-like bitterness. Thick textured in the best sense and super-flavourful. Alc: 14%.
94/100"
- Christian Eedes, Winemag

Named after Franco and Lindi's first daughter Lua Ilse.

A grippy Grenache Noir from his favourite W.O.

"Grapes from a Piekenierskloof vineyard planted in 2008. 25% whole-bunch fermentation. Attractive aromatics of red berries, pomegranate, rose, herbs and spice. Pure fruit and bright acidity, the tannins lightly grippy. Well-structured, this shows particular agility and finesse. Alc: 14%.
94/100."
- Christian Eedes, Winemag