Geronimo, Cinsault, 2023
Sappy and herbal in style with a paradoxical cooler, dark fruited profile on this tasting, its bright aromatics revealing notes of nori and black tea, with black raspberry and strawberry on the palate. Typically fermented with 35-40% whole bunches and aged in 500L barrel, proximity to the ocean (the closest of any Cinsault in Stellenbosch) allows for a longer hang time and a less savoury profile than Cinsaults produced in other regions. A Firgrove single vineyard planted 1968.
critic reviews
The 2023 Geronimo is 100% Cinsault from low-yielding decomposed granitic soils that tend to produce thick-skinned berries. It underwent 60% whole-bunch fermentation and aged in 500-liter French oak barrels. Wilted rose petal and lavender open on the very effervescent nose, with touches of menthol emerging with time. The palate is medium-bodied with licorice-infused red fruit and fine acidity, becoming quite linear and strict toward the pastille-like finish. Very fine, very fun to drink.
product details
you may also like
2020 · Red Wine · Cabernet Franc
Lukas Van Loggerenberg
Breton, Cabernet Franc
Case 6 x 75 cl£170.74
Inc Duty & VAT
2021 · White Wine · Chenin Blanc
Lukas Van Loggerenberg
Kameraderie, Chenin Blanc
Case 6 x 75 cl£231.13
Inc Duty & VAT
2023 · Red Wine · Cinsault/Syrah
Lukas Van Loggerenberg
Graft, Syrah
Bottle 75 cl£39.59
Inc Duty & VAT
2020 · White Wine · Chenin Blanc
Lukas Van Loggerenberg
Trust Your Gut, Chenin Blanc
Case 6 x 75 cl£170.74
Inc Duty & VAT
2021 · White Wine · Chardonnay
Lukas Van Loggerenberg
Break a Leg, Chardonnay
Case 6 x 75 cl£94.57
Inc Duty & VAT
2020 · Red Wine · Merlot
Lukas Van Loggerenberg
Break a Leg, Merlot
Case 6 x 75 cl£88.81
Inc Duty & VAT
2021 · Red Wine · Cinsault
Lukas Van Loggerenberg
Lotter, Cinsault
Case 6 x 75 cl£231.13
Inc Duty & VAT
2021 · Red Wine · Syrah
Lukas Van Loggerenberg
High Hopes, Syrah
Case 6 x 75 cl£153.13
Inc Duty & VAT
