Benguela Cove ‘L.C.’ Moody Lagoon 2019

Benguela Cove ‘Lighthouse Collection’ Moody Lagoon Red Blend 2019

Winemaking

The Moody Lagoon Red Blend 2018 serves as an ode to the Bot River lagoon adjacent to the estate, showcasing the diversity found on the estate. Nicknamed “Moody” the lagoon is known to be unpredictable, changing in colour and flow direction throughout the day. Reflecting all seasons in one day, the lagoon is instrumental in moderating temperatures, joining forces with cool winds caressing the vines from the Atlantic Ocean. Sorted by hand, each cultivar was vinified separately to enhance each varietals’ intrinsic quality before blending. The juice was inoculated with selected yeast strains. Alcoholic fermentation lasted about six days. Gentle pump-overs encouraged gentle flavour and colour extraction. Pressed and settled, the wine was transferred to the barrel for malolactic fermentation to encourage a smooth and delicious result.

Tasting Notes

The balance of dark fruit and wild cherries in this blend will mould this wine to an array of dishes. Mulberry and blueberry are embraced with notes of cedar, both dried herbs like coriander seeds and the smell of crushing fresh herbs in your hand, leaving faint hints of rosemary behind.

Analysis

Alcohol: 14.0 %
Residual Sugar: 2.98 g/l
Total Acidity: 5.84 g/l
pH: 3.65
Wine of Origin: Walker Bay

Personality

Five red cultivars combine forces to introduce a wine that delivers on fruit purity with enough gravitas to announce intensity, balance, and charming freshness. This wine is a culinary gem as well as a trusted companion on the table when old friends get together for a hearty meal. Time will soothe the youthful tannin.