{"title":"Lothian Vineyards | Elgin","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Lothian Vineyards in Elgin, South Africa\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/1539\/0266\/files\/LothianVineyardsCollectionBanner.jpg?v=1694103494\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Lothian Vineyards and House is situated in the mountainous realm of the cool Elgin Valley and was previously a protea farm that had been maintained for its bountiful fishing and unspoiled beauty. The estate is owned by Gavin and Ewen Wilson, who hail from three generations of Cape winemakers, having grown up on their grandmother's Rust-en-Vrede vineyard in the 1950s and 60s. It is not difficult to see why the family decided to make this place their home: with its thick morning mist, rolling greenery and waterways framed by towering peaks, one might mistake Elgin for Scotland, where they are originally from.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith its sights now firmly set on crafting Pinot Noir and Chardonnay with finesse and elegance that reflects the region’s unique landscape, Lothian Vineyards works closely with renowned winemaker and Master of Wine Richard Kershaw to produce these impressive single vineyard wines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"lothian-of-elgin-pinot-noir-vineyard-selection","title":"Lothian of Elgin Pinot Noir Vineyard Selection 2022","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eElgin Valley\u003c\/strong\u003e in \u003cstrong\u003eSouth Africa\u003c\/strong\u003e is renowned for its high altitude and cool coastal breezes, making it the perfect environment for growing exceptional \u003cstrong\u003ePinot Noir\u003c\/strong\u003e. The \u003cstrong\u003eLothian\u003c\/strong\u003e estate sits right at the heart of this region, crafting wines that rival the elegance of classic European styles while maintaining a distinct, vibrant personality of their own. This specific vintage promises a highly aromatic and inviting profile. It leads with a burst of bright, fresh red fruit - think wild strawberry, crunchy raspberry, and vibrant cherry. Beneath that primary fruit, there is a beautifully subtle, earthy spice and a hint of savoury forest floor that adds real complexity. It is light on its feet, driven by a refreshing acidity and incredibly silky tannins that give the wine a beautifully smooth, elegant finish. 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Ten months of barrel maturation on the fine lees fleshed out the wine and added richness. Prior to bottling the wine was lightly filtered to preserve its integrity. The resulting wine is pale-yellow in colour with gentle oak spices, nutmeg and orange pieces. There is plenty to the palate with a crisp, clean acidity, rich and gentle in texture yet delicate with plenty of orange, and apricot slices and yellow apple on the finish. 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These are the yeast cells that fall to the bottom of the tank after fermentation and with regular stirring they keep the wine fresh and protected from oxygen. In time they lend the wine a sophisticated mouthfeel and length. Pale lemon in colour, the aroma is fresh and lively with frangipane, vanilla and crème fraîche intertwining with the enticing scents of nectarine, citrus and apple flesh with a dusting of spices and honeysuckle. A mineral-edged acidity upon entry, this mid-bodied breezy Chardonnay exhibits notes of crushed biscuits, lees and juicy orange segments. An oatmeal creaminess in the mid-palate continues to the long finish with a lick of vanilla on the conclusion. 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