Lourens River Valley

This wine pairs well with rich, bold dishes such as roasted duck, ostrich, or pasta al pomodoro, and complements flavorsome salads with rocket and basil.

This vintage followed a particularly dry winter with minimal spring rain. Cooler temperatures and cold nights in mid-February delayed sugar accumulation, allowing for optimal fruit expression and balanced structure​.

The wine was matured for 18 months in French oak, with 25% in new barrels, 15% in second-fill, 30% in third-fill, and 30% in fourth-fill barrels. This mix of aging techniques added depth and complexity to the final blend​.

Under the foothills of the majestic Helderberg Mountain in Somerset West, lies Morgenster Estate. Home to award-winning Bordeaux-style wines, small pockets of Italian varieties, and extra virgin olive oils. A pioneering South African estate meticulously cultivated by our Italian father, grandfather and founder, Giulio Bertrand. Where African soil meets Italian flair. His vigour and passion have inspired us to keep innovating with renewed energy and to push Morgenster into a brand-new era of excellence. Sustainably-focused, world-class, remarkable wines and extra-virgin olive oils. Our Estate, it’s part of us. The Bertrand Family