Landskroon Estate is situated in the heart of the Cape Wine lands of South Africa near Paarl, about 31 miles from Cape Town. The Estate dates back to the 17th Century and Paul de Villiers is the 9th Generation Wine maker carrying on this proud tradition.
He was selected as the South African Winemaker of the year in 2000.
Quality is the watch word and Landskroon’s winemakers believe that the wine making process should be kept as natural as possible, without excessive irrigation or the addition of chemicals.
Low yields from excellent cultivars, expert vivification and modern facilities allow Paul de Villiers to create truly exceptional wines at incredibly good prices
We have selected 3 truly great wines produced by Landskroon:
Landskroon Shiraz 2003
Paul de Villiers Reserve
100% Shiraz
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Alcohol Strength:
14%
Aroma:
Spicy cherry aromas.
Palate:
Lively raspberry flavors, complemented by good but subdued oakiness. Lengthy finish.
Overall Impression:
Characteristic smoky flavor and rich fruitiness with bright ruby color.
Aging Process:
18 Months in new Hungarian Oak.
Awards:
****4 Stars John Platter Wine Guide
Landskroon Shiraz 2004
100% Shiraz
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90 pts
Selected for the unique smoky characteristics, this is a truly enjoyable everyday drinking Shiraz. Great buy while it is still available.
Age of Vines:
6 – 14 years
Alcohol Strength:
13% by volume
Total Acid:
5.7 g/liter
Residual Sugar:
2.1 g/liter
Soil:
Sandy loam and decomposed granite
Trellising:
Bush Vines
Palate:
Spicy cherry aromas with lively raspberry flavours, complemented by good but subdued oak. Long smooth finish.
Overall Impression:
Characteristic smoky flavour and rich fruitiness with bright ruby colour.
Aging Process:
12 months American Oak – 2nd & 3rd Fill
Landskroon Jerepico Muscat 2004
100% Morio Muscat
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89 pts
Serve well chilled (or with crushed ice) as an aperitif. Most enjoyable with sorbet and vanilla ice-cream. Great in a Margarita replacing the Triple Sec.
Age of Vines:
7 to 25 years old.
Alcohol Strength:
13.5% by volume
Residual Sugar:
2.2g/litre
Acidity:
5.28 g/litre
Aroma:
Balsamic aromas of ripe fruit, chocolate.
Palate:
Ripe fruit jam with spices. Fruity with cinnamon.
Overall Impression:
Brilliant Red Cherry color. Good Minerality, long and nicely sweet finish.
Aging Process:
13 months in French & American Oak
Cellar Potential:
Drink now or cellar for an additional 2 to 4 years.
Landskroon Cape Vintage Port 2001
Made using Traditional Portuguese Port varietals grown in South Africa. Tinta Barocca (31%), Tinta Roriz (23%), Souzao (23%) and Touriga Nacionale (23%).
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92 pts
Age of Vines:
11-16 years
Alcohol Strength:
18.5% by volume
Total Acid:
6.1 g/liter
Residual Sugar:
92.0 g/liter
Soil:
Sandy loam, gravel underlays
Trellising:
Bush Vines
Maturation potential:
Enjoy now or over the next five years.
Nose:
Beautiful aromas of spicy black prunes and tobacco.
Palate:
Rich and smooth with flavors of concentrated berries and chocolate.
Overall Impression:
A dark colored fortified wine
Aging Process:
44 months Old Barrel maturation
Accolades:
"Best Port in the World"- Robin Leach. DOUBLE GOLD Medal South African Veritas
Points above are based on a personal assessment by the Wine Tasting Committee at 4 Wines plus more.
81 & Below
Average or below average wines - we don’t carry them!
82 – 86
Good wines for every day enjoyment at affordable pricing!
87 - 89
Excellent wines at affordable pricing!
90 – 92
Outstanding wines in every way!
93 – 95
World Class!
96 – 100
Unique Champions – Normally allocated - Lucky if you can get a case or a bottle!
