Howard John

Swartland 44% Grenache Noir, 28% Cinsault, 28% Syrah

Lourens Family Wines Howard John is a captivating red blend hailing from the Swartland region. This harmonious wine is a beautiful marriage of Grenache Noir, Cinsault, and Syrah, offering a symphony of flavors and textures. The blend showcases a delightful balance of body, acidity, fruit intensity, tannins, and dryness. Each sip reveals a tapestry of characteristics that dance on the palate, making it a delightful choice for any occasion.

Tasting notes:

Black Cherry

Raspberry

Baking Spice

Flavor profile:

Acidity Low

Low Pronounced

Body Medium

Very Light Full

Fruit Intensity Medium

Low Pronounced

Sweetness Dry

Bone Dry Sweet

Tannin Medium

Low Pronounced

Pairs well with:

Grilled Meats, Grilled Lamb, Lamb Chops

Region:

Swartland

Swartland is one of South Africa's largest wine regions, famed for its mouthwatering Chenin Blancs, fragrant Syrahs and punchy Pinotage. Forty miles north of Cape Town, Swartland covers a large area from the Atlantic Ocean to the sun-kissed plains of Piketberg. The region has a hot, dry climate away from the cooling ocean, with ancient shale and granite-based soils. This forces the vines to work hard, producing small but concentrated grapes.

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