Red Blend - 2021
Bush and trellised vines dot the Coastal Region, blending Rhône varietals after natural fermentations and aging in oak foudres. Lubanzi is carbon-neutral, Fair Trade, and a Certified B Corporation. Like all Lubanzi wines, 50% of the annual profits are shared with the growers via the Pebbles Project. An old-school Rhône blend with a contemporary style, this wine has a dark ruby color. On the palate, it offers flavors of cherry, earth, and stone, with hints of smoke and spice on the nose.
- Brand: Lubanzi
- Region:Coastal Region
- Varietal:75% Shiraz, 18% Grenache, 7% Mourvèdre
- Color:Red
- Alcohol:13.5%
- Size:750ml
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- Country:South Africa
- How much so2 added:50ppm
- Climate:Mediterranean, cold winters, hot dry windy summers - avg. rainfall 350mm/year, distinctive rolling hills on avg. 140m above sea level
- Harvest Technique:Hand harvested
- Soil:clay soils
- Vineyard Size:250 ha
- Vine Age (year planted):1990's
- Fermentation:The grapes undergo natural fermentation with ambient yeasts.
- Elevage:Stainless into foudre
- Winemaker Name:Trizanne Barnard
- Filtration:Yes
- Fining:Yes
- Scores:90 POINTS, DECANTER
- Producer Website:https://lubanziwines.com
- Total Production:6200 cases
- Sustainable Certificates:Lubanzi was founded with a mission to do good, and remains committed to sustainability initiatives across ts endeavors. The brand practices sustainable viticulture and donates 50% of its annual profits back to growers via the Pebbles Project. In addition, Lubanzi is a Ceritifed B Corp, part of the 1% for the Planet organization, and Fair for Life fair-trade certified.
- Sustainable Practice:Yes
