Lammershoek is situated in the Aprilskloof valley of the Paardeberg. The first vineyards were planted in 1750. Paul and Anna Kretzel had the good fortune of purchasing the farm in 1995. In 2000 they renovated the existing cellar at Lammershoek and began producing wine under the Lammershoek label. Günther and Sieglinde Stephan are now partners.
At Lammershoek they are committed to creating wines that reflect the remarkable terroir of the Paardeberg. Their philosophy is one of sustainable farming, top quality fruit and minimal interference in the cellar. The result is truly outstanding and unique wine.
The vineyards are currently being converted to sustainable and organic farming with a focus on getting soil and vine in balance. No chemical fertilizer has been applied in 5 years with organic composting preferred.
41% Chenin Blanc 37% Chardonnay 18% Viognier 4% Clairette Blanche
An example of the new "Mediterranean" white blends coming out of South Africa. White stone fruit aromas are predominant early upon opening. These subside as the typical old vine honeyed Chenin aromas push through once the bottle has been open a while. There is a strong core of natural acidity which will allow the wine to age very beautifully. Aged for 12 months in French oak then blended and placed in concrete tank for 5 months to age on its fine lees before being bottled, unfined and unfiltered. Our Chenin Blanc ranges from 45 - 65 years in age and is all bush-vine and farmed dry-land. Consequently the yield is low. The Chardonnay for the blend also comes from an old (40+ years) bush-vine vineyard called the “Bossieveld” (small bush field). The Viognier comes from a younger, trellised block and the yields are slightly higher.
100% Chenin Blanc
The wine is fresh and mineral on the nose with just a hint of crisp apples. Lots of texture on the palate. Defined by the fresh acidity which blends the different flavors together. Aged in oak barrels for 12 months, then concrete tanks for 6 months. Ageing potential 6 – 10 years.
100% Pinotage
The wine is rich with a red berry character prominent on the nose. A hint of oak and warm spices typical of reds out of the Paardeberg. The wine is fresh and elegant with typical Pinotage tannin structure dominant on the finish.
The wine is a more serious example of Pinotage and shows the ability to age well.
Aged : 12 months on French Oak. 20% new.
Compliments all meat, poutry and pasta dishes.
57% Syrah, 19% Carignan, 12% Grenache, 8% Mourvedre, 4% Viognier
Typical Swartland flavors dominate the nose of this wine, the spiciness of the climate and granite based soils showing through. A rich palate is complemented by the freshness that Carignan and Grenache bring to the wine. The components are kept separate and the wines are blended a few weeks prior to bottling but is not fined or filtered. Ageing Potential 6 – 10 years
62% Zinfandel, 27% Syrah,1% Cabernet Sauvignon 14.5% alc./vol
A blend unique in South Africa.
Initially spicy on the nose, followed by red cranberry fruit. Tasting in early 2010 reveals a soft entry with fruit dominating. The finish shows more spice and savoury tannins keeping the wine together and indicate good ageing potential.
Maturation in oak follows for 14 months. The Zinfandel is aged in 30% American (20% new) and 70% 2nd and 3rd fill French oak. The Syrah and Cabernet Sauvignon components are aged in 2nd and 3rd fill French oak.
100% Syrah
Typical Swartland Syrah. Spicy and meaty on the nose, firm and dense on the palate but with a fresh finish that lightens the wine and allows a long finish. The oak is well integrated and unobtrusive.
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