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Van Loggerenberg 'Break A Leg' Merlot 2023
Grape Type Pronunciation: "mer-low"
Primary flavours
Blue Plum
Blueberry
Red Apple
Cloves
Sage
Vanilla
Details
What a wine! This Merlot is reminiscent of quality, mid-weight Cabernet - it's classy and bold, with suave fruit and a solid core of power that is softened by notes of sage and vanilla. Plenty of dark blue fruit alongside violet and mint ensure that this is characterful and vibrant. Fresh, dry and elegant on the finish - excellent.

Lukas Van Loggerenberg is, without doubt, one of the hottest names in South African wine. Despite growing up around wine – in the Breedekloof Valley – and studying viticulture and oenology at Elsenburg, he nearly became a doctor! The defining moment in his wine journey occurred in France, where at Domaine de La Chevalerie in the Loire Valley, winemaker Stephanie Caslot opened a 1989 Cabernet Franc that took his breath away. Right there Lukas decided to start his own wine label! Lucky for us he did. Van Loggerenberg is only on his 4th vintage, but already his name is being mentioned across the globe. His wines are produced using fruits from some of the best vineyards in the Cape, farmed by talented and passionate farmers. The Loire Valley still shines bright in his wines, with fresh acidity and purity a hallmark of the range. All the wines are made without added yeast or acid, and express pure fruit and wonderful texture as naturally as possible. We're thrilled to be able to bring Lukas' wines to Australia - we are confident in the not too distant future he'll be regarded as one of South Africa's most important winemakers.
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Taste Profile
This wine’s tasting notes.
Sweetness
lowmediumhigh
Body
lightmediumfull
Fruitiness
nonesomelots
Tannins
lowmediumhigh
Acidity
lowmediumhigh
Oak
nonesomelots
Alcohol
low (under 12%)medium (12-14%)high (14%+)
Taste Summary
This wine’s tasting notes are leaning towards medium bodied, low sweetness, with medium acidity, some fruitiness, medium tannins, high alcohol and some oak.
Specs
Region
Stellenbosch
country
South Africa
Grape type
Merlot
Wine Maker
Van Loggerenberg
Alcohol
14%
Vintage
2023
Cellar period
3-5 years
Closure
Screw Cap
Production method
Vegan
Pairing guide
Who doesn’t love a plush and luxurious Merlot? It’s great to see this noble grape varietal back on wine lists strutting its stuff again, and this bottle from Van Loggerenberg is the ultimate reminder of what this wine does best. It’s going to be especially good with richer meats - duck and lamb, especially - served with fruity sauces and reductions. Ideal for North African cuisine, delicious with roast poultry, and fantastic for garlic-rich dishes and bitter greens, it’s a real winner in our books.
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Food
Duck
Sausage
Chicken Dishes
Tastes
Earthy
Moods
Relaxed
Seasons
Autumn
Recipe Matches
Wine region
Stellenbosch, South Africa
Stellenbosch is one of South Africa’s premier wine regions, located in the Western Cape, outside Cape Town. In South Africa, wine regions are known as winelands. Stellenbosch means ‘town of oaks’ and its winemaking dates back to the 17th century. The mountainous terrain, good rainfall, deep well-drained soils and diversity of terroirs make this a sought-after viticultural area. The wineland itself is known for high quality Cabernet Sauvignon, Chenin Blanc, Chardonnay as well as the local speciality, Pinotage.
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