saline + seashells

For an independent grower like Luigi to bottle his own wine at a time when plans to establish an official appellation in Barbaresco were only in their infancy was nearly unthinkable

An old vine garnacha with depth and complexity yet also good drinkability

Wildly alluring and captivating with oceans of seabed minerality coupled with notes of lime trees

The soil is red clay strewn with fist sized rocks

Lourens Family Wines "Lindi Carien", 2023 Bordeaux saline + seashellsSpiced apricot, grilled pineapple, lilies, lemon zest, sea breeze. Palate is joyful and bright with creamy undertones. Fresh pineapple, vanilla cream, caramel. Truly magical blend of Verdelho, Chenin Blanc, Colombar, Grenache Blanc and Palomino pretty rare to find these varietals together, if at all?! This new generation of South African winemakers are focused on vineyards across South Africa to leverage their unique aspects to create masterpieces.