Lanzerac Wins Diamond at the Diners Club Winelist Awards
The Diners Club Winelist Awards have honoured the best wine lists in the country for over two decades. This year 208 restaurants from the Western Cape, Eastern Cape, KwaZulu-Natal and Gauteng submitted wine lists for judging by a select panel led by renowned wine critic Dave Hughes.
“Each year we see the standards increase and are further impressed by the entrants,” says Hughes. “It’s also interesting to note the number of establishments offering a wider choice of wines by the glass.”
One hundred Cape-based restaurants submitted wine lists this year, and awards were presented in Diamond, Platinum, Gold and Silver categories. Diamond awards are presented to those who achieve over 91%; Platinum awards are for those achieving between 81% and 90%; Gold awards represent a score of between 71% and 80%, and Silver awards are for those who score between 60% and 70%.
Thirty-three Cape restaurants received Diamond Awards – 26 went to Western Cape restaurants and seven to Eastern Cape establishments; 32 Platinum Awards were presented in the Cape, plus 27 Golds and 8 Silvers. Wine lists were judged according to four criteria: content (35%), balance (25%), suitability (15%) and presentation (25%).
In addition to chairman Dave Hughes, the judging panel comprised leading wine critics, Christine Rudman and Fiona McDonald; co-owner of Winestyle.biz, Nikki Dumas, and Cape Wine Master Winnie Bowman.
The Stars are Shining for our Wines!
We recently received no less than 4 Stars for four of our Premium Wines and 4.5 Stars for our three Heritage Wines from Platter’s South African Wine Guide 2015.
Chardonnay 2013 – 4 Stars
Merlot 2012 – 4 Stars
Pinotage 2012 – 4 Stars
Cabernet Sauvignon 2012 – 4 Stars
Mrs English 2012 – 4.5 Stars
Le General 2011 – 4.5 Stars
Pionier Pinotage 2011 – 4.5 Stars
The Platter’s Wine Guide is available from our Tasting Room at R195 per guide. Contact Zelda on 021 886 5641 or winesales@lanzerac.co.za to place your order for any of our award winning wines.
Lanzerac Chardonnay - Wine of Origin Franschhoek
For the first time Lanzerac has labelled their wine as originated from the Jonkershoek Valley in Stellenbosch as opposed to the more broadly W.O. Stellenbosch certification.
All the grapes for Lanzerac wines are grown and sourced from this Jonkershoek Valley estate. The grapes were sourced from vineyards varying in age from 11 to 20 years, and consist of different clones to add complexity to the wine. The blocks are mainly from deep sandy soils and cover an area of 5.44 hectares. “We have always believed in the quality and uniqueness of the Jonkershoek Valley as a wine ward in the greater Stellenbosch area and we believe our wines are an expression of this beautiful and historical valley. Future bottling will also be certified as Jonkershoek Valley Wine of Origin,” says Cellar Master Wynand Lategan.
A wooded Chardonnay which Wynand describes as displaying prominent citrus aromas on the nose, followed by a complexity of flavours such as lemon, clover, ginger and vanilla. The palate shows excellent balance between fruit, acidity and softness with a full body and lingering aftertaste. Ready to drink now or cellar for a further three to five years in order for the wine to reach its full ageing potential. Perfect for the summer and the ideal food wine to enjoy with mild Seafood curries with buttery sauces, fish cakes, a chicken Caesar salad or even peach and mango based salads.
Available from the Tasting Room only, at R85 per bottle. Contact Zelda Furstenburg on 021 886 5641 or email winesales@lanzerac.co.za to place your order.
Buy Lanzerac Wine Internationally
Are you visiting our Tasting Room and would like to order wines to be delivered in your country? Now you can order during the time of your visit and when you get back home your wines will be ready to be delivered – it’s that simple! Let one of our helpful Wine Tasting Ambassadors assist you with your order.
USA:
Cape Ardor South African Wine Importers stocks the Lanzerac range of wines and shipping is available to the following states:
Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Louisiana, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oregon, South Carolina, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming.
For USA orders, click here PLUS you get 10% discount when you order 6 bottles or more with the Tasting Room.
Europe, UK, Switzerland:
CAPREO stocks the Lanzerac range of wines and shipping is available to the following countries:
UK, Scotland, Wales, Germany, France, Italy, Austria, Netherlands, Belgium, Luxemborg, Denmark, Spain, Portugal, Greece, Poland, Czech, Bulgaria, Romania, Slovenia, Slovakia, Hungary, Sweden, Ireland, Finland, Latvia, Lithuania, Estonia, Switzerland.
For EU/UK orders, click here PLUS get free delivery when you order 18 bottles or more.
Contact our Tasting Room Manager rozane@lanzerac.co.za should you require further assistance.
Latest Lanzerac Spa Specials
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Lanzerac - A Must Visit Destination this Festive Season
At the very top of your holiday itinerary when visiting the Cape Winelands should be the 5 star Lanzerac Wine Estate, Hotel & Spa. Boasting a Deli nominated for a KLINK Award, a newly renovated Tasting Room offering 6 different types of wine tastings, a wellness spa, various restaurants and a hotel, Lanzerac is a one-stop destination if you need a relaxing day out in the Winelands.
Lanzerac’s Tasting Room has undergone a fabulous new revamp, embracing a new era whilst still staying true to its heritage and has added a chic delicatessen to its offerings, which would warm any foodie’s heart. The sophisticated and well-designed Lanzerac Tasting Room which stands proud as a true reflection of the high standard of wines produced on the Estate was elegantly designed in oak, stone and muted fabrics and shines as an example of the highest standards that Lanzerac prides itself in.
Wine Tasting options include:
1. Standard Tasting: R 35 pp
Taste any 4 wines from the Alma Mater or Premium Range
2. Heritage Tasting: R 120 pp
Taste Lanzerac’s Heritage Range, a collection of 3 flagship wines
3. Alma Mater Chocolate & Wine Pairing: R 40 pp
3 Alma Mater wines paired with 3 selected chocolates
4. Premium Chocolate & Wine Pairing: R 70 pp
5 Premium wines paired with 5 selected chocolates
5. Cheese & Wine Pairing: R 75 pp
4 Wines paired with 4 selected Boerenkaas cheeses
6. Kiddies Pairing: R 35 pp
Enjoy 3 chocolates with a red Grapetiser
The Tasting Room is open Monday to Saturday from 09h00 to 17h00 for wine tastings and until 18h00 for sales, and on Sundays from 09h00 to 16h00 for tastings and until 17h00 for sales. The Tasting Room will be closed on Christmas Day. Reservations are recommended for groups of 6 or more.
Cellar Tours: Cellar tours are conducted every day throughout the year at 11h00 and 15h00 at no charge. Reservations are recommended for groups of 6 or more.
Our Tasting Room is exceptionally popular and reservations in high season is advisable. Contact rozane@lanzerac.co.za or 021 886 5641
Gifting Ideas for Christmas
Don’t get your tinsel in a tangle this Christmas
– Lanzerac has some fantastic gift ideas for you to spoil your special someone.
Click here to view our range of fabulous Christmas gifts http://siteconnect.co.za/accommodation/lanzerac/general/gifts.php
Join the Lanzerac Wine Club
What are the benefits?
• Joining is FREE.
• 20% discount on all wine purchases.
• FREE delivery of all planned wine club selections of 12 bottles or more.
• FREE tasting notes with all your wines (really helpful info for your dinner party).
• Complimentary Cellar Tour and Standard Wine Tasting (4 wines) for you and your guests (max 10 guests) to the value of R400 (24 hours reservation required to check availability).
• Automatic shipments of Lanzerac Wines, often not available to the public.
• An invitation to the annual “The Heritage Club “members only party on the Estate (invitation for members only from September 2015).
• Access to wine made exclusively for The Heritage Club.
• Invitations to our wine dinners and launch parties around the country.
• Be the first to know! Receive our newsletter with information from our vineyard and cellar teams, awards and accolades, recipes from our Executive Chef and notifications of special functions.
• You may increase your order should you wish, at the same generous discount of 20%.
• You have the option to choose between white wines only, red wines only or a mixed selection.
What is your commitment?
As a member of The Heritage Club your commitment is to purchase a shipment of wine twice a year – 12 bottles in May and 12 bottles in November. Your wines will be delivered directly to your address of choice.
Join our Wine Club here.