2022 Howard John, Lourens Family Wines, Piekenierskloof

2022 Howard John, Lourens Family Wines, Piekenierskloof

A blend of Shiraz, Cinsault, and Grenache, this is a wine that gets better and better with every year that goes past. So much pretty fruit, with tension and lots of savoury notes. There’s a purity to the finish, and lots of mineral savouriness that shines through. Gorgeous.

Critic score
93/100 info
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Case, 6 Bottles
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£126.00
Bottle
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£21.00

Wine details

  • Region & country
    South Africa
  • Maturity
    Ready 2023 - 2035info
  • Colour
    Red
  • Sweetness
    Dry
  • Style
    Still
  • Unit Volume
    Bottle (75cl.)

Tasting notes

Three growers supply the grapes for this Swartland assemblage of Grenache with 28% each of Syrah and Cinsault, made in a style that is "drinkable but serious", according to Franco Lourens. Savoury, peppery and spicy, with some whole bunch perfume and texture and a macedoine of plum, pomegranate and blackberry fruit. 2024-29

Tim Atkin MW, timatkin.com (September 2023)
93/100

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