Lynx Wine Farm
The Lynx Estate lies on the Wemmershoek River at the foothills of the Klein Drakenstein Mountains. The valley enjoys cool winters and hot summers which are moderated by the river. Since 1997, the team has been led by Owners Winemaker Dieter and Diana Sellmeyer, Assistant Winemaker Helgard van Schalkwyk and Farm Manager Theunis Brandt. The name Lynx came about when they were looking for a name for their new label. The workers reported that they had finally seen the lynx that occasionally visits the farm.
Lynx Wines is the smallest Wine Estate in the Valley producing less that 2500 cases per annum. There were only 500 cases of the maiden vintage produced in 2003. The farm produces nearly 90 tons of grapes - of which 5% are selected for their own vinification. They plan is to remain small in order to focus on producing memorable wines. At Lynx all wines are grown, produced and bottled on the Estate. In 2003 the maiden Shiraz vintage won acclaim when it achieved 4˝ stars in the John Platter?s Guide. These are their wines
- The VIOGNIE - heaps of stone fruit on the nose and pallet and floral notes to top it off.
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BLANCE DE NOIR - unique zesty freshness which is brought about by the early harvesting of the Merlot grape.
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SHIRAZ 2010 - dark chocolate and vanilla combine with ripe berries on the nose.
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CHARDONNAY 2011 - peach and citrus with a hint of nougat and biscuit from subtle oak influence.
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PINOTAGE 2009 - enticing aromas of blackberry, aniseed and a whisper of vanilla
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PLATINUM PINOTAGE 2009 - Layers of mulberry, mixed spice & choc-caramel aromas on the nose.
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CHENIN BLANC 2011 - crisp green apple and pineapple, complemented by ripe melon and jasmine aromas.
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LATITUDE 2008 -classic Cedar and blackcurrant on the nose with hints of spice and chocolate.
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PLATINUM SHIRAZ 2008 - ripe peppery nose with blackberry and savoury nuances.
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CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2010 - aromas of blackberries, cedar and fragrant peppery notes.
- PINOTAGE 2010 ? spice and blackberry aromas and juicy berry flavours
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MERLOT 2010 - crushed mulberries with hints of violets and black olives.
