Lubanzi ‘Orange Is’ Skin-Contact

$25 | Bottle

2022 Vintage

A blend of grapes from five different parcels – Orangerie, Hillside, Kasteelsig, Paarderberg & Waterval – all small farms dotted across the Swartland & made whole by their togetherness. A combination of juice, 7 blissful days on the skins and some cherishing yielded an orange that, much like the album art its bottle bears, is greater than the sum of its parts.

Origin: W.O. Swartland

Components: 86% Chenin Blanc | 14% Viognier

Specs: 11.5% Alc., minimal sulfur, organic grapes

Soil/Climate: Decomposed granite & shale / dry, unirrigated bush vines

Tasting Notes: “A colour reminiscent of summer touched water turned to wine. Green herbs & tea bags on the nose give way to a soft, fuzzy palate of sundried peaches, apricots, almond skins, lemons, melons & ripe naartjies.”

The story behind the label

Paying homage to South Africa’s long & unique Jazz history, the bottle features the album cover art of the acclaimed South African jazz album Indaba Is. Recorded in 2021 and released by London based indie label Brownswood Recording, Indaba Is is a vibrant, electic showcase of contemporary South African Jazz. Curated by pianist and songwriter Thandi Ntuli and The Brother Moves On’s Siyabonga Mthembu, Indaba Is, is an album etched with the energies of 52 musicians that together capture the breadth, diversity and history of South African jazz.

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