Here's a wine that punches well above its weight. The Lo & Behold blend comes from Piekenierskloof, a wild, windswept plateau 650 metres up in the Citrusdal mountains, where vines as old as 25 years cling to sandstone soils and ripen slowly through long, sun-soaked days and properly cool nights. That altitude is everything: it's what gives this wine its lift, its freshness, its sense of life.
Shiraz leads with classic black pepper and ripe, juicy fruit. Mourvèdre, the Rhône's secret weapon, layers in dark plum and a savoury, almost gamey depth. Carignan adds a lifted, floral fragrance that stops the whole thing from getting too serious. Each variety is fermented separately. The Shiraz spends six months in French oak through malolactic, while the others rest in stainless steel to keep their fruit pure and bright. Then it's all blended together. Lo and behold: a Rhône-style red with genuine character.
Reach for this with a pepperoni pizza fresh from the oven, a bowl of slow-cooked lamb ragu over pappardelle, or a chargrilled lamb chop with rosemary. It's the kind of bottle that makes a Tuesday feel like the weekend.
Delivered to your door anywhere in the UK. A safe, generous choice for anyone who loves a Rhône blend but wants to see what South Africa does with the formula.
