“I feel humbled and privileged to be invited to join the Cape Winemakers Guild. I have always admired the members, core values and integrity thereof. I look forward to playing my part in the work that the Guild is doing to enrich the wine industry of South Africa.”
Lukas hails from Rawsonville and although his family was not involved in any farming he was always surrounded by the Breedekloof vineyards. After study plans fell through after school he was involved in a few harvests at cooperative cellars in the area from where he decided to further study winemaking. Having completed his winemaking degree at Elsenburg he joined Pierre Wahl at Rijks Private Cellar in Tulbagh for 3 vintages. After Rijks, Lukas ventured to the US for a permanent winemaker position in Connecticut. In 2015, Lukas’ life took a pivotal turn during a trip to the Loire Valley with his former Elsenburg roommate, Reenen Borman (winemaker for Boschkloof). A visit to Domaine de la Chevalerie, where Lukas tasted an old Cabernet Franc in a dimly lit cellar, inspired him to leave his day job and pursue winemaking on his own. The first grapes came into the small shed Lukas rented in exchange for making wine in Devonvalley in 2016 starting with a Cabernet Franc, Chenin Blanc, Cinsaut and Blanc de Noir. The range has since expanded as Lukas gets access to special parcels of grapes all over the Western Cape.
His winemaking approach emphasizes balance and purity, and he’s especially drawn to the unique terroirs of the Western Cape, focussing on old vine chenin blanc ,syrah and cabernet franc.
Lukas’ wines reflect his philosophy—elegant, with minimal oak and a focus on freshness and texture.
100% Syrah
Wine of Origin Polkadraai Hills
This wine is grown on south-facing pure granitic soils on the Polkadraai Hills, with strong maritime growing conditions which ensure each vintage produces a wine with great precision, focus and energy. The wine is 100% whole-bunch fermented and aged in 50% new Mittelberger oak and 50% concrete for 11 months.
Tasting Notes: The wine shows haunting notes of perfume with violets and black fruit on the nose, with a hint of pink peppercorns at the back. The palate has a dense dark fruit expression, with finesse and elegance.
Ready for drinking from 2028 onwards.
Winemaker: Winemaker (Link to his profile)
100% Chenin Blanc
Wine of Origin Piekenierskloof
This will be the first ever Piekenierskloof wine on the Auction. This is a single vineyard from a farm called Tierhoek at 750 metres above sea level. Planted in 1977 on Table Mountain Sandstone.
Tasting Notes: Bright stone fruit with beautiful mineral notes on the nose, complemented by a beautiful citrus floral perfume that consistently defines the aromatic profile. The palate has amazing tension and energy, with a long finish.
Ready for drinking from 2028 to 2040.
Winemaker: Winemaker (Link to his profile)
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