LANDSKROON
Landskroon was established in 1692 and is situated in the heart of the Cape Winelands. The vineyard comprises approximately 275 ha.and is owned by the families of of brothers Paul and Hugo de Villiers, direct descendants of the French Huguenots who settled at the Cape during the late 17th Century. Winemaker is Paul de Villiers Jr. who was nominated by Diners Club South Africa as the winner of their Wine Maker of the Year Award for the year 2000.
| Chenin Blanc | 100% tank fermented chenin blanc |
| Ageing potential : to be drunk young, approximately 3 years | |
| Perfect as starter, with salads or light fish meals | |
| Current Vintage : 2009 | |
| Chenin Blanc | 100% tank fermented chenin blanc |
| Off Dry | Ageing potential : approximately 5 years |
| semi-sweet wine, little exotic, perfect with Eastern dishes. | |
| Current Vintage : 2009 | |
| Sauvignon Blanc | 100% tank fermented sauvignon blanc |
| Ageing potential : to be drunk young, approximately 3 years | |
| Perfect to seafood, also very enjoyable as a starter | |
| Current Vintage : 2009 | |
| Chardonnay | 100% tank fermented Chardonnay |
| Ageing potential : to be drunk young, approximately 4 years | |
| Nice chardonnay, perfect to accompany any fish dishes. | |
| Current Vintage : 2009 | |
| Blanc de Noir | 100% Pinotage, tank fermented |
| Ageing potential : to be drunk young, approximately 3 years | |
| A fresh fruity off-dry wine, lovely floral, ideal for any summer barbecue | |
| Current Vintage : 2009 | |
| Cinsaut | 100% Cinsaut, no oak maturation. |
| Ageing potential : max. 5 years | |
| Perfect to accompany light meals | |
| Current Vintage : 2007 | |
| Cinsaut/Shiraz | Blend of 45% Cinsaut , 40% Shiraz, less than 15% cabernet sauvignon and Touriga Nacional, Innerstave French Oak. |
| Ageing potential : max. 5 years | |
| Very pleasant and easy drinking red wine | |
| Current Vintage : 2007 | |
| Pinotage | 100% pinotage, aged during 13 months on French oak (12% new, rest second and third fill). |
| Ageing potential : min. 5 years | |
| Vibrant and appealing pinotage, ideal to accompany any game dishes. | |
| Current Vintage : 2007 | |
| Cabernet Sauvignon | 100% cabernet sauvignon, aged during 12 months on French oak (15% new, rest second, third and fourth fill). |
| Ageing potential : min. 5 years | |
| Nice cabernet sauvignon, ideal to accompany any red meats or veal dishes | |
| Current Vintage : 2008 | |
| Shiraz | 100% shiraz, aged during 12 months on American oak barrels (2nd and 3th fill). |
| Ageing potential : min. 5 years | |
| Well balanced strong and powerful typical shiraz | |
| Current Vintage : 2007 | |
| Morio Muscat | 100% Morio Muscat, unwooded |
| Ageing potential : min. 10 years | |
| Ideal as aperitif or to accompany any ice desserts | |
| Current Vintage : Currently not available | |
| Ruby | Tinta Barocca, Tinto Roriz, Souzao and Touriga Nacionale (44months maturation on old barrels) |
| Ageing potential : min. 10 years | |
| Serve on its own or with matured cheese and fresh nuts after dinner. | |
| Current Vintage : 2004 |
Fore more information on Landskroon : mailto:info@dfw.be
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