{"product_id":"van-loggerenberg-lotter-cinsaut-2025","title":"Van Loggerenberg ‘Lötter’ Cinsaut 2025","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eVan Loggerenberg ‘Lötter’ Cinsaut 2025 is not your typical light, smashable Cinsaut. This is old-vine Cinsaut treated as seriously as great Cabernet, Syrah or Pinot Noir and the result is one of the most compelling expressions of the variety in South Africa.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade by Lukas van Loggerenberg, Lötter comes from an extraordinary Franschhoek vineyard planted in 1932 by Koos Lötter. It is regarded as the second-oldest red wine vineyard still producing in South Africa, with dry-farmed bush vines rooted in decomposed granite, sandstone and schist. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe vineyard is tiny, old and naturally low yielding. Rather than trying to turn that precious fruit into something overtly powerful, Lukas takes a more restrained approach. The 2025 was fermented 100% whole bunch with indigenous yeasts and matured for 10 months in third-fill 500-litre French oak barrels. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe result is Cinsaut with perfume and delicacy, but also genuine concentration, structure and the sort of tannin normally associated with much more muscular varieties.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright ruby to crimson red with a beautifully translucent appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cranberry, fresh cherry and plum are joined by floral perfume, fresh herbs and a subtle menthol character. With air, darker florals, spice and savoury notes begin to emerge. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Concentrated but remarkably precise. Fresh red berries, sour cherry and cranberry meet lively acidity and a serious tannin structure. Those tannins are fine and tightly knit rather than heavy, giving the wine an almost Nebbiolo-like combination of perfume, delicacy and grip. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long, dry and savoury, with lingering red fruit, herbs, floral notes and finely grippy tannins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAwards \u0026amp; Accolades\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e97 Points — Christian Eedes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2025 Lötter sits among an exceptional Van Loggerenberg release, with every wine in the 2025 range receiving between 95 and 97 points from Eedes. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Van Loggerenberg Wines\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinemaker:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lukas van Loggerenberg\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVintage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Franschhoek, Western Cape, South Africa\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrape Variety:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100% Cinsaut\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVineyard:\u003c\/strong\u003e Historic Lötter vineyard\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYear Planted:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1932\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVine Training:\u003c\/strong\u003e Old bush vines\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFarming:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dry-farmed\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoils:\u003c\/strong\u003e Decomposed granite, sandstone \u0026amp; schist\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFermentation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Indigenous \/ spontaneous\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhole Bunch:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100%\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaturation:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10 months\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOak:\u003c\/strong\u003e Third-fill 500L French oak barrels\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 13,4%\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBottle Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 750ml \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ex-Animo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45506962751511,"sku":null,"price":699.99,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/3026\/9496\/files\/Van_Loggerenberg_L_tter_Cinsaut_2025.jpg?v=1789129693","url":"https:\/\/mothercityliquor.co.za\/zh\/products\/van-loggerenberg-lotter-cinsaut-2025","provider":"Mothercity Liquor","version":"1.0","type":"link"}