Lothian Vineyards
Noble Late Harvest
Dessert Wine from Elgin, South Africa
Bottle size:
375 ml
Shipping: R99 nationwide
Lothian Vineyards
In its opulent setting on the banks of the Palmiet River and a private lake in the Elgin Valley Lothian Vineyards shines in a class all of its own. Years of searching for the perfect location finally revealed Elgin’s cool-climate terroir as an elegant setting for growing grapes to produce exceptional Burgundian-style Pinot Noir Chardonnay Riesling and Rose varietals. The Wilson family’s non-interventionist artisanal wine-making technique flows into the feel of Lothian House: a feat of modern architecture designed with sensitivity towards the environment.Lothian estate is distinguished by nature positioned in the Kogelberg Biosphere which possesses 1654 plant species found nowhere else on earth.
Description
On the nose a smoky wild honey gives way to tangerine and musk melon. The taste is characterised by a tangy acidity that lasts to the very end, never letting the sweetness become cloying. The first impressions are of grilled pineapple drizzled with lemon and honey. As one gets used to these flavours, secondary notes of Frangipane paste, golden sultanas, Ruby grapefruit topped with brown sugar and grilled start to appear. The final impression is of a Christmas mince pie with a glass of Drambuie. Notes of crisp buttery pastry and candied citrus peel supported to the end by a racy acidity.
Food Pairing
This wine would pair well with strong cheeses both soft and hard, roasted nuts, dried fruits and even a not-too-sweet cheesecake.
