Wine introduction
Overview
A rare South African Carménère with clove, nutmeg, cocoa and red fruit.
Lozärn Ivan S. Carménère 2022 continues the estate's pioneering work with the grape in a polished, spice-driven and balanced style.
Why this wine matters
Lozärn produced South Africa's first single-varietal Carménère, making this a rare expression of the grape's local potential.
Colour
Vibrant ruby red.
Aroma
Clove, nutmeg, cocoa and red fruit.
Palate
Red berries, warm spice, soft tannins and refined oak.
Body
Medium to full-bodied and balanced.
Finish
Warm, lingering and spice-driven.
Flavour profile
What You’ll Taste
Clove
Nutmeg
Cocoa
Red fruit
Silky
At the table
Food Pairings
International
- Duck breast
- Roast pork
- Lean lamb
- Venison
Vegetarian
- Mushroom ragout
- Truffle dishes
- Smoked aubergine
Singapore & Regional
- Duck rice
- Pork rib soup
- Satay babi
Wine details
Technical Information
- Appellation
- South Africa
- Grapes
- 100% Carménère
- Vintage
- 2022
- Alcohol
- 14%
- Winemaking
- Manual punch-downs.
- Maturation
- 11 months in French barrels followed by 5 months settling.
- Serve At
- 16–18°C
Its warm spice and supple structure make it especially good with duck, pork and mushroom dishes.
