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Lourens Family Wines - Howard John WO Swartland 2022

Lourens Family Wines - Howard John WO Swartland 2022

91/100

Vinous

90/100

James Suckling

17/20

Jancis Robinson

South Africa
Grenache
fruity
harmonious
grilled foods

"Refined and fruity—enjoy this blend from dry-farmed vineyards!"

“Bright ruby color. Very refined and pleasant. Fruity, sweet, well-structured, with a very slight smoky note on the finish. A real pleasure. 2023–2028” (Jancis Robinson 2023)

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Lourens Family Wines

Vintage

Howard John WO Swartland

Vintage

2022

Designation

Swartland

Region

South Africa

Grape Varieties

50% Grenache noir, 30% Cinsault, 20% Syrah

Regions

A vineyard that practices dry farming

Viticulture

Reasoned

Grape Harvest

Manuals

Winemaking

80% whole-cluster fermentation, native yeasts

Livestock farming

10 months in old French oak barrels

Alcohol content

13%

Eye

Ruby color, bright core

Nose

Fruity aromas of blackberry and raspberry, tangy notes of cherry and strawberry, and a floral bouquet centered on rose

Palate

Intense on the palate, with supple, mild tannins; well-structured, pure, and elegant, with a fruity and harmonious finish

Serve

At 16-18°C

Open

1 hour ago

Food and wine pairings

Food and wine pairings

Enjoy it with grilled spiced chicken, white fish with parsley, or sautéed vegetables...

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Jancis Robinson

Jancis Robinson

Wine rated (2023 guide) 17/20

About the wine:

Bright ruby color. Very refined and pleasant. Fruity, sweet, well-structured, with a very slight smoky note on the finish. A real pleasure. 2023–2028

Vinous

Vinous

Wine rated (2023 guide) 91/100

About the wine:

The 2022 Howard John Red Blend is a Grenache-based blend. The bouquet is fragrant and more floral, with crushed rose petals infusing notes of red currant and raspberry. On the palate, this medium-bodied wine features supple, mild tannins, offering a more elegant and natural style with a harmonious finish that glides easily down the throat. 2024–2035

James Suckling

James Suckling

Wine rated (2023 guide) 90/100

About the wine:

A bright red wine with aromas of tart cherries, sliced strawberries, wild berries, and spices. Medium-bodied, with supple tannins. Pure and juicy, with a fruity, ripe finish. Ready to drink now. 

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