Lighthouse Collection Moody Lagoon

IN THE VINEYARDS 

The Moody Lagoon Red Blend serves as an ode to the Bot River lagoon adjacent to the winery, 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. 

Soil: Clay, quarts, and shales 

Cultivars: 27% Shiraz, 24% Merlot,23% Cabernet Franc, 10% Petit Verdot, 10% Malbec, 8% Cabernet Sauvignon 

CHARACTER 

The balance of dark fruit and wild cherries in this blend will mold this wine into 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 

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 and a trusted companion on the table when old friends get together for a hearty meal. Time will soothe the youthful tannin. 

IN THE CELLAR 

Sorted by hand, each cultivar was vinified separately to enhance each varietal’s 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 a barrel for malolactic fermentation to encourage a smooth and delicious result 

Maturation: 18 months; 25% new French oak | Production: 44 barrels 

WINE ANALYSIS 

Alc: 14.5%  | pH: 3.6 

TA: 5.8g/l | RS: 2.5g/l 

BEST TO ENJOY 

Blending is an art, showcasing where the grapes are from while carefully blended so that each cultivar adds its repertoire to the blend. 

Serving temperature: 14 – 16°C 

Cellaring potential: Already approachable, the wine can be cellared for 3 – 5 years 

Lamb koftas with tzatziki | Rabbit pappardelle | Ostrich and camembert burger 

WINEMAKERS NOTE

“The spectacle that is the lagoon, can be enjoyed in all its moods while sipping on this wine. It calls for long table dinners with friends, offering the perfect balance between fruit and structure.” Cellar Master, Johann Fourie