Lothian Noble Late Harvest 2018 375ml

Elgin, South Africa

Platter's | 4.5 Stars, SA Wine Magazine | 91 points!

Lothian Vineyards Noble Late Harvest is a delicious dessert wine of 100% Viognier from Elgin, just 45 miles southeast of Cape Town. In its opulent setting on the banks of the Palmiet River and a private lake in the Elgin Valley, Lothian Vineyards shines in a class of its own. It is situated in the Kogelberg, the world’s richest and most diverse biosphere with more than 1800 plant species, of which over 70 are found nowhere else on the planet. Years of searching for the perfect location finally revealed Elgin’s cool-climate terroir as an elegant setting for growing grapes to produce exceptional wines.

“On the nose a smoky wild honey gives way to tangerine and musk melon. The taste is characterized by a tangy acidity that lasts to the very end, never letting the sweetness become cloying. The first impressions are of grilled pineapple drizzled with lemon and honey. As one gets used to these flavors, secondary notes of Frangipane paste, golden sultanas, Ruby grapefruit topped with brown sugar and grilled start to appear. The final impression is of a Christmas mince pie with a glass of Drambuie. Notes of crisp buttery pastry and candied citrus peel supported to the end by a racy acidity.”—Lothian Vineyards

Lothian Vineyards Noble Late Harvest would pair well with strong cheeses both soft and hard, roasted nuts, dried fruits and even a not-too-sweet cheesecake. Or enjoy it all by itself!