2023 B Vintners Lone Wolf Cinsault
| Type of Wine | Red |
|---|---|
| Country | South Africa |
| Region | |
| Appellation | Stellenbosch (Appellatie) |
| Winery | |
| Vintage | 2023 |
| Grape | |
| Content (Alc) | 0.75 ltr (12.5%) |
| Drink window | 2025 - 2032 |
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Description
A Cinsault with a history. Lone Wolf is made from a vineyard that was planted by chance in 1953, when there was a shortage of Cinsault vines. These old vines are now deeply rooted in granite and slate, a piece of living history in the Bottelary Hills, the most magical corner of Stellenbosch. Only a thousand bottles of this wine are made. The vineyard is considered one of the oldest Cinsault vineyards in Stellenbosch.
Bruwer Vintners, the project of Bruwer Raats and his cousin Gavin Bruwer Slabbert, shows with this wine how elegant and light-footed South African red can be. This is Cinsault at its best: scented with cranberry, raspberry, red cherry and spices. The taste is fruity and spicy, with fine acids and soft tannins that provide tension and drinkability. Pour Lone Wolf slightly chilled and serve with roast pork with fennel, game such as or venison with a spicy jus.
Neil Martin (Vinous 92/100) writes in his review: "...this will be difficult to resist in its youth. You've been warned"
Specifications
| Type of Wine | Red |
|---|---|
| Country | South Africa |
| Region | Western Cape |
| Appellation | Stellenbosch (Appellatie) |
| Winery | Bruwer Vintners |
| Grape | Cinsault |
| Biological certified | No |
| Natural wine | No |
| Vegan | No |
| Vintage | 2023 |
| Drinking as of | 2025 |
| Drinking till | 2032 |
| Alcohol % | 12.5 |
| Alcohol free/low | No |
| Content | 0.75 ltr |
| Oak aging | Yes |
| Sparkling | No |
| Dessert wine | No |
| Closure | Cork |
| Parker rating | 90 |
| Vinous rating | 92 |
Professional Reviews
Parker
The Wine Advocate
RP 90
Reviewed by:
Anthony Mueller
Release Price:
NA
Drink Date:
2023 - 2027
Starting with a classic, fresh and red-fruited nose, the 2021 Lone Wolf Cinsault is juicy and floral in the glass. Medium-bodied, the palate offers flavors of red cherry skin with expressive potpourri notes that glide with elegance and a soft tannic edge before concluding with a juicy, food-friendly finish. Give it a try.
Published: Jul 31, 2023
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Vinous
92
Drinking Window
2024 - 2037
From: South Africa: Where Are We Now? (Sep 2024)
The 2023 Cinsault Lone Wolf comes from the Bottelary Hills with high exposure to the sun, from vines planted in 1953. It has a lifted nose of what you might call "sunny" red cherry and strawberry fruit, not complex per se, yet full of vigor and very pure. The palate is medium-bodied with a tensile, linear, almost Pinot-like finish. This will be difficult to resist in its youth. You've been warned.
- By Neal Martin on August 2024
Gavin Bruwer Slabbert was keen to emphasize a slight change in tack for the Bruwer Vintners Vine Exploration when we met at his abode on the outskirts of Stellenbosch with co-proprietor and his big cousin, Bruwer Raats. “We have focused on what is uniquely South African and incorporate that with a sustainable dimension,” he explained. “So, the labels focus mainly on the Polkerdraai. We are also taking a long-term view on Grenache.” This currently is blended into their Dry Red Blend, so it will be interesting to see whether they will eventually make a separate Grenache-based cuvée. He also told me that their Syrah was picked a few weeks after the rain at the end of March, preferring to wait it out rather than expedite the harvest. Judging by the quality of their Lone Wolf cuvée, it was the right decision.
The Cabernet Franc Vlag Vineyard Selection Polkadraai Hills is a welcome addition to the Raats Family Wines portfolio. As if Bruwer and Gavin needed another cuvée to prove they are masters of this variety. More exciting still is a brand new white cuvée under the Mvemve Raats banner. Hitherto limited solely to the brilliant MR de Compostella, their MR Vesperi, which means "evening star" in Latin, is a Bordeaux-inspired white blend of Chenin Blanc, Semillon and Sauvignon Blanc. Trust me, this will sit comfortably alongside their Compostella, a sublime combination of varieties that is more than a sum of its parts.
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Wijnhuis
Bruwer Vintners is een op Stellenbosch gevestigde wijnbouwonderneming, die werd opgericht door de neven Gavin Bruwer en Bruwer Raats. De neven hebben een innovatieve aanpak, terwijl de dingen eenvoudig blijven, namelijk het voeden van de druiven om van de wijnstok naar de fles te voeden. Waardoor de wijnen hun gevoel van plaats uiten.
"We voeren ons erfgoed in de Kaap de Goede Hoop en maken wijnen van historische Kaapse rassen." "Onze verkenning van unieke percelen en de visie voor de toekomst, brengt ons op een verdere ontdekking om terroir specifieke wijnen te produceren." Alle wijngaarden zijn onderscheidend, in hooggelegen gebieden, dicht bij de oceaan en geplant op verweerde bodems.
Vier nieuwe, kleine productiewijnen zijn toegevoegd aan de portefeuille onder het label "B Vintners". De nieuwe toevoegingen komen van de Vine Exploration Co., dat werd gelanceerd door Bruwer Raats, wijnmaker bij Raats Family Wines en het iconische merk Indaba met zijn neef Gavin Bruwer. De op Stellenbosch gevestigde wijnbouwonderneming werd opgericht om de eerlijke geschiedenis van de wijnbouw in de Kaap de Goede Hoop in Zuid-Afrika te betalen.
Raats en Bruwer verkennen unieke wijngaardenpercelen in hooggelegen gebieden nabij de oceaan om de perfecte druiven te vinden. De meeste wijnstokken zijn volgroeid en gegroeid op verweerde gronden van ontbonden graniet. De druiven worden zorgvuldig geselecteerd en geplukt op het optimale moment voor de beste uiting van de terroir. Om elke fles vrij te kunnen uiten, zijn de wijnen gemaakt met weinig of geen interventie. De portefeuille bestaat uit twee reeksen: Heritage en Terroir Specific. In de Heritage reeks is de Haarlem to Hope, een mix van vooral Chenin Blanc en Semillon. De Terroir Wijnen zijn Reservoir Road Pinot Noir, Black Bream Pinot Noir en Fire Heath Chardonnay.
A Cinsault with a history. Lone Wolf is made from a vineyard that was planted by chance in 1953, when there was a shortage of Cinsault vines. These old vines are now deeply rooted in granite and slate, a piece of living history in the Bottelary Hills, the most magical corner of Stellenbosch. Only a thousand bottles of this wine are made. The vineyard is considered one of the oldest Cinsault vineyards in Stellenbosch.
Bruwer Vintners, the project of Bruwer Raats and his cousin Gavin Bruwer Slabbert, shows with this wine how elegant and light-footed South African red can be. This is Cinsault at its best: scented with cranberry, raspberry, red cherry and spices. The taste is fruity and spicy, with fine acids and soft tannins that provide tension and drinkability. Pour Lone Wolf slightly chilled and serve with roast pork with fennel, game such as or venison with a spicy jus.
Neil Martin (Vinous 92/100) writes in his review: "...this will be difficult to resist in its youth. You've been warned"
| Type of Wine | Red |
|---|---|
| Country | South Africa |
| Region | Western Cape |
| Appellation | Stellenbosch (Appellatie) |
| Winery | Bruwer Vintners |
| Grape | Cinsault |
| Biological certified | No |
| Natural wine | No |
| Vegan | No |
| Vintage | 2023 |
| Drinking as of | 2025 |
| Drinking till | 2032 |
| Alcohol % | 12.5 |
| Alcohol free/low | No |
| Content | 0.75 ltr |
| Oak aging | Yes |
| Sparkling | No |
| Dessert wine | No |
| Closure | Cork |
| Parker rating | 90 |
| Vinous rating | 92 |
Parker
The Wine Advocate
RP 90
Reviewed by:
Anthony Mueller
Release Price:
NA
Drink Date:
2023 - 2027
Starting with a classic, fresh and red-fruited nose, the 2021 Lone Wolf Cinsault is juicy and floral in the glass. Medium-bodied, the palate offers flavors of red cherry skin with expressive potpourri notes that glide with elegance and a soft tannic edge before concluding with a juicy, food-friendly finish. Give it a try.
Published: Jul 31, 2023
Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua...
Vinous
92
Drinking Window
2024 - 2037
From: South Africa: Where Are We Now? (Sep 2024)
The 2023 Cinsault Lone Wolf comes from the Bottelary Hills with high exposure to the sun, from vines planted in 1953. It has a lifted nose of what you might call "sunny" red cherry and strawberry fruit, not complex per se, yet full of vigor and very pure. The palate is medium-bodied with a tensile, linear, almost Pinot-like finish. This will be difficult to resist in its youth. You've been warned.
- By Neal Martin on August 2024
Gavin Bruwer Slabbert was keen to emphasize a slight change in tack for the Bruwer Vintners Vine Exploration when we met at his abode on the outskirts of Stellenbosch with co-proprietor and his big cousin, Bruwer Raats. “We have focused on what is uniquely South African and incorporate that with a sustainable dimension,” he explained. “So, the labels focus mainly on the Polkerdraai. We are also taking a long-term view on Grenache.” This currently is blended into their Dry Red Blend, so it will be interesting to see whether they will eventually make a separate Grenache-based cuvée. He also told me that their Syrah was picked a few weeks after the rain at the end of March, preferring to wait it out rather than expedite the harvest. Judging by the quality of their Lone Wolf cuvée, it was the right decision.
The Cabernet Franc Vlag Vineyard Selection Polkadraai Hills is a welcome addition to the Raats Family Wines portfolio. As if Bruwer and Gavin needed another cuvée to prove they are masters of this variety. More exciting still is a brand new white cuvée under the Mvemve Raats banner. Hitherto limited solely to the brilliant MR de Compostella, their MR Vesperi, which means "evening star" in Latin, is a Bordeaux-inspired white blend of Chenin Blanc, Semillon and Sauvignon Blanc. Trust me, this will sit comfortably alongside their Compostella, a sublime combination of varieties that is more than a sum of its parts.
Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua...
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Bruwer Vintners is een op Stellenbosch gevestigde wijnbouwonderneming, die werd opgericht door de neven Gavin Bruwer en Bruwer Raats. De neven hebben een innovatieve aanpak, terwijl de dingen eenvoudig blijven, namelijk het voeden van de druiven om van de wijnstok naar de fles te voeden. Waardoor de wijnen hun gevoel van plaats uiten.
"We voeren ons erfgoed in de Kaap de Goede Hoop en maken wijnen van historische Kaapse rassen." "Onze verkenning van unieke percelen en de visie voor de toekomst, brengt ons op een verdere ontdekking om terroir specifieke wijnen te produceren." Alle wijngaarden zijn onderscheidend, in hooggelegen gebieden, dicht bij de oceaan en geplant op verweerde bodems.
Vier nieuwe, kleine productiewijnen zijn toegevoegd aan de portefeuille onder het label "B Vintners". De nieuwe toevoegingen komen van de Vine Exploration Co., dat werd gelanceerd door Bruwer Raats, wijnmaker bij Raats Family Wines en het iconische merk Indaba met zijn neef Gavin Bruwer. De op Stellenbosch gevestigde wijnbouwonderneming werd opgericht om de eerlijke geschiedenis van de wijnbouw in de Kaap de Goede Hoop in Zuid-Afrika te betalen.
Raats en Bruwer verkennen unieke wijngaardenpercelen in hooggelegen gebieden nabij de oceaan om de perfecte druiven te vinden. De meeste wijnstokken zijn volgroeid en gegroeid op verweerde gronden van ontbonden graniet. De druiven worden zorgvuldig geselecteerd en geplukt op het optimale moment voor de beste uiting van de terroir. Om elke fles vrij te kunnen uiten, zijn de wijnen gemaakt met weinig of geen interventie. De portefeuille bestaat uit twee reeksen: Heritage en Terroir Specific. In de Heritage reeks is de Haarlem to Hope, een mix van vooral Chenin Blanc en Semillon. De Terroir Wijnen zijn Reservoir Road Pinot Noir, Black Bream Pinot Noir en Fire Heath Chardonnay.