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Van Loggerenberg 'High Hopes' Syrah Blend 2023
Grape Type Pronunciation: "sih-rah" blend
Primary flavours
Black Cherry
Raspberry
Bacon Fat
Dark Chocolate
Jasmine
Pepper
Details
Wonderfully composed blend of mostly Syrah with Grenache and Cinsault. It shows off red and black berries, olive, dried herbs and white pepper on the nose, while the palate is medium bodied with fresh acidity and crunchy tannins. Has excellent purity of fruit and good length - very drinkable!

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, medium alcohol and some oak.
Specs
Region
Swartland
country
South Africa
Grape type
Syrah Blend
Wine Maker
Van Loggerenberg
Alcohol
12.5%
Vintage
2023
Cellar period
5-10 years
Closure
Cork (Natural)
Production method
Sustainably Made
collection
Pairing guide
Beautifully balanced and with a deeply satisfying flavour profile, this Syrah blend definitely knows how to delight. It’s going to be great with Mediterranean-style lamb dishes, whole roast poultry, and all kinds of meaty casseroles and stews. Barbecued steaks and grilled root vegetables will be a superb match, and it’s also great with smoky seitan or eggplant, zucchini and blackened red capsicum.
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Food
Venison
Steak
Bay Leaves
Tastes
Earthy
Floral
Complex
Moods
Adventurous
Always A Winner
Seasons
Autumn
Cooler Months
Recipe Matches
Wine region
Swartland, South Africa
Imagine a land of scorching hot summers and rocky, sandy soils, where only the bravest grapevines dare to grow. This is the Swartland, a wine region located in the Western Cape province of South Africa. Here, the wines are bold and full-bodied, with flavours and concentration that will knock your socks off. The winemakers of the Swartland are a rebellious bunch, always pushing the boundaries and experimenting with new techniques. In fact, the Swartland has become a hub for innovation and experimentation in the wine world, pioneered by a few, forward-thinking winemakers who have dared to challenge the status quo by working with an eclectic mix of grape varieties. So if you're looking for a wine that's anything but boring, give the Swartland a try. You might just find your new favourite bottle!
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