High Hopes, Syrah
    Lukas Van Loggerenberg

    High Hopes, Syrah,

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    Lukas Van Loggerenberg, High Hopes, Syrah, 2021

    Justerini & Brooks Tasting note
    Lukas Van Loggerenberg, High Hopes, Syrah, 2021

    An 86% Syrah, 10% Grenache Noir and 4% Cinsault blend, High Hopes is a new addition to the range in 2021 and is produced exclusively from Swartland fruit. The Syrah comes from a low-yielding schist-rich site, which he shares with Donovan Rall, bringing a wash of deep fruit and almost Mediterranean vibes to perfumed, iron-rich granitic parcels of Grenache and Cinsault. The Syrah saw 30% whole bunches in the fermentation, the rest were destemmed. Blending took place after ten months – the Syrah in 500L used cask and the Grenache and Cinsault in used barriques, the final wine amounting to just 12.5% alcohol. Tense, smart and wonderfully cohesive, this is certainly an age worthy blend.

    ABV:
    12.5%
    93+/100
    Neal Martin, Vinous
    The 2022 High Hopes is a Syrah-based Rhône blend from Swartland raised 25% in foudres and the remainder in used oak, their only wine based on schist soils. The bouquet is expressive with precise blackberry, violet, potpourri and crushed stone. The palate is medium-bodied with crisp tannins, structured and quite saline, gently building to exert impressive grip whilst maintaining elegance on the finish. Quite backward as you would expect, it will require 3-4 years in bottle. Serious Syrah for those that prefer Cornas over Hermitage.
    Date Reviewed:
    11/2023
    Drinking Window:
    2026 - 2046

    specifications

    country:
    South Africa
    region:
    Stellenbosch
    Appellation:
    Stellenbosch
    Producer:
    Lukas Van Loggerenberg
    style:
    Red Wine
    Grape Variety:
    Syrah
    Allergen Information:
    This product may contain sulphites. Full allergen information is available upon request, please call our Customer Relations Team on +44 (0)20 7484 6430.