2008 Lourens River Valley - Morgenster
Red • Coastal Region • Stellenbosch • South Africa • 53% cabernet franc, 25% merlot, 21% cabernet sauvignon, 1% petit verdot • 89 Parker
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2008 Lourens River Valley - Morgenster, Helderberg, South-Africa, Stellenbosch
Morgenster Estate in the Western Cape, just 35 minutes outside of Cape Town, specialises in four Bordeaux red wine cultivars; Cabernet, Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot. More recently, Morgenster also planted small quantities of Italian varieties Nebbiolo and Sangiovese. Director and Wine Consultant Pierre Lurton (a name synonymous with Bordeaux wines as Petrus and Yquem) works in tandem with resident Winemaker Henry Kotze and viticulturist Bob Hobson, to offer to Morgenster's customers the ultimate best in a red blend.
This second Morgenster label has achieved 4½ stars in the John Platter guide for the last eight vintages since 1999, an enviable track record of consistent excellence. The vineyard is situated in Stellenbosch in the region of Helderberg ward.
The wine is composed with merlot, cabernet franc, cabernet sauvignon and petit verdot (Bordeaux blend). It was 100% barrel matured in 300 liters oak barrels, from French coopers, for 14 months. Mainly new barrels were used, complemented by the use of 2nd and 3rd fill barrels.
- Name:
- Lourens River Valley - Morgenster
- Appelation:
- Stellenbosch
- Country:
- South Africa
- Region:
- Coastal Region
- Type:
- Red
- Vintage:
- 2008
- Varietal:
- 53% cabernet franc, 25% merlot, 21% cabernet sauvignon, 1% petit verdot
- Content:
- 750 ml
- Degree of alcohol:
- 14,5%
- Expert Rating:
- Type:
- Rubis red
- Nose:
- Red and black fruit, gooseberry, a hint of green bell pepper and white pepper
- Taste:
- Perfect balance between fruit and spices, elegant tannins giving an impressive power to this wine, fresh with fine acidity. A great wine.
- Dishes suggestions:
- Exotic game such as springbok, ostrich and kangaroo but also spiced lamb
- Conservation:
- To drink from now until 8 years
- Service Temperature:
- 18°C
- Delivery:
- Once you’ve completed your order you’ll receive an order confirmation email. Then, when your order leaves our warehouse you’ll receive a shipping confirmation email that includes a code to track the status of your order.
- Billing:
- You can request an invoice for this sale. Please send your request with the usual information (order number, name, address, VAT number) to support@upperwine.com.
- Returns:
- Please check the status of the case and bottles upon delivery. If you want to return your order, please send an email to support@upperwine.com. Returns will only be accepted in their original and closed packaging.
- Packaging:
- All bottles are repackaged in shock-absorbing packaging designed for the transport of wine.