Lozärn Carménère ‘Ivan S.’ 2023

Lozärn Carménère ‘Ivan S.’ 2023

Winemaking

Harvested in small crates and cooled over night to 7°C, in the cold room. Grapes were fermented in 1 ton open tanks. Punch downs were done manually 3 – 4 times per day. Only free run juice was used – no extra pressings. Matured in first, second and third fill French barrels for 11 months. Further matured in bottle for 5 months.

Tasting Notes

This strikingly vivid Carménère opens with enticing aromas of cloves, nutmeg, and cocoa, layered with earthy notes of coffee, mocha, vanilla, oak, and aged plums. The palate reveals vibrant red fruit complemented by a soft umami character, along with rich cassis, plum, and cherry flavors accented by signature South African nuances known as the “taste of Africa.” Balanced between bold intensity and elegance, it has a long, expressive finish highlighting its depth and remarkable character.
This wine is a distinguished expression of craftsmanship and terroir from Lozärn.

Analysis

Alcohol: 13.5 %
Residual Sugar: 3.8 g/l
Total Acidity: 5.8 g/l
pH: 3.62
Wine of Origin: Robertson

Special Notes

We dedicated this unique varietal wine to Ivan Sedgwick, only son of Kathleen and Sebastian Smuts. Lozärn Wines was the first cellar in 2017 to release a single Carménère in South Africa. This is a very unique and rare cultivar for South Africa, with only a few hectares planted in total. Carménère is part of the Bordeaux family of cultivars, but was mistaken to be Merlot up until 1994 in Chile, before it was re-claimed as a cultivar in 1998.