2013 Lammershoek, LAM, Chenin Blanc & Viognier, Swartland, South Africa
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Lammershoek Wines
Lammeshoek are an iconoclastic South African winery based in Paardeberg. They have 70-hectare of vineyards on granitic, sandy soils that incorporates some very old bush vines as well as more recent plantings. They also have room for olive trees, chickens and cattle. Their winemaking philosophy is low intervention, with no new oak and minimal sulphuring.
Their LAM range is from young vines and is intended as a fruit expressive introduction to the winery. The Cellar Foot range is where their creativity and novel approach is fully expressed.
Swartland
After Stellenbosch, the west coast district of Swartland (25 miles due north of Cape Town, between the towns of Malmesbury and Piketberg) now ranks as the Cape's most exciting wine-producing district.
Settled initially by nomadic Khoikhoi from Namibia, the Dutch brought trade and vines to the region in the 17th century. Viticulture was developed only more recently.This contrasts with an ancient geology which has brought a mix of shale, arenite sandstone and granite soils air-conditioned by the Atlantic Ocean nearby.
Chenin Blanc and Shiraz seem to do best, as exemplified by the wines of Eben Sadie and Mullineux.
Other Varieties
There are over 200 different grape varieties used in modern wine making (from a total of over 1000). Most lesser known blends and varieties are traditional to specific parts of the world.
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The 2013 Lam White is a blend of old vine Chenin Blanc, Viognier and Chardonnay picked January 24-26 and February 4. “It is the first year I got to make it how I wanted to, without wood,” explained Craig. It has a lifted honeysuckle and ginger-scented bouquet. The palate is well balanced with a touch of fish oil on the entry, good acidity and an attractive lemongrass-tinged finish. This delightful white blend comes recommended.
90/100 Neal Martin - Wine Advocate - eRobertParker.com #215 Oct 2014
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