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Craven Lounge at Lanzerac Wine Estate

Tucked into the Lanzerac Wine Estate, the Craven Lounge is a luxurious hideaway featuring a curated selection of premium potstill brandies. With plush interiors and an old-world charm, the lounge offers bespoke brandy tastings alongside fine cigars, making it one of Stellenbosch’s finest brandy experiences.
Phone
+27 21 887 1132
Email
info@lanzerac.co.za
Address
Lanzerac Wine Estate, 1 Lanzerac Rd, Stellenbosch, 7600
Hours

Mon–Sun: 11:00–22:00

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viceroy 5

Viceroy

5 Year Old Brandy

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Viceroy
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Tasting Notes

This medium-depth bright gold brandy originates from carefully matured spirit, aged at least five years in French oak. The bouquet offers muscat grape aromas with bright apricot and delicate orange blossom, hinting at floral nuance and lively on the palate, it delivers harmony of dried fruit, pear, apple and creamy vanilla, supported by a gentle oak texture. The finish is long, clean and fruity, with lingering muscat sweetness. Preferably enjoyed neat or with a single ice cube, it suits casual gatherings, after-dinner relaxation or mid-week winding down.

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viceroy 10

Viceroy

10 Year Old Brandy

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Viceroy
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Tasting Notes

This medium-depth bright gold brandy originates from carefully matured spirit, aged at least five years in French oak. The bouquet offers muscat grape aromas with bright apricot and delicate orange blossom, hinting at floral nuance and lively on the palate, it delivers harmony of dried fruit, pear, apple and creamy vanilla, supported by a gentle oak texture. The finish is long, clean and fruity, with lingering muscat sweetness. Preferably enjoyed neat or with a single ice cube, it suits casual gatherings, after-dinner relaxation or mid-week winding down.

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Richelieu

10 Year Old Vintage Brandy

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Richelieu
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Aged in Cognac-style solera for a decade in French oak, this double-gold champion pours rich golden honey . The nose is fragrant and expressive: dried apricot, green fig preserve, vanilla cream and a hint of coconut. The palate is full-bodied and rewarding, offering roasted coffee, dark chocolate and hazelnut, all balanced by velvety oak. A lingering finish shows peppery warmth and mint-fresh lift, keeping it fresh. Elegant yet bold, this Richelieu is ideal for both everyday sipping or celebrating life’s quieter wins.

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Richelieu

VSOP

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Richelieu
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Crafted in the French tradition from double‑distilled distillate and oak‑matured for a minimum of four years, Richelieu pours rich golden‑honey in the glass. The bouquet offers warm dried grape, vanilla cream and a whisper of oak. The palate is smooth and full‑bodied with prune, caramel and soft lemon‑rind notes, underpinned by gentle spice. The finish is mellow with a pear‑like dryness and lingering ginger. A smart, accessible everyday sipper.

Avontuur

Avontuur

10 Year Old Potstill Brandy

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Avontuur
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Distilled entirely from estate-grown Chenin Blanc and double distilled in copper, this 10-year-old expression is matured for a decade in third-fill red-wine oak barrels on the Somerset West estate. It pours a glowing golden caramel, reflecting its age and wood influence. The bouquet is clean yet richly inviting, offering cedar, vanilla, and subtle dried fruit edges. On the palate, herbaceous floral notes weave through flavours of baked apple, stone fruit and a gentle spiciness, underscored by silky oak. The mouthfeel is elegant and balanced, culminating in a smooth, lingering finish with hints of toffee and dried pear. Sophisticated and expressive.

klipdrift premium

Klipdrift

Premium Brandy

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Klipdrift
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Aged for three years in oak barrels, this iconic blend pours a bright mid‑gold hue. The nose greets you with butterscotch, oak spice and soft dried fruit. On the palate, creamy caramel, baked apple and toffee emerge alongside smooth oak. Silky in texture and mildly warming in finish, it ends with gentle spice and fruit echoes. A crowd‑pleaser that’s perfect for mixing.

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The Inventor

Barrel-Aged Potstill XO Rosso Brandy

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This innovative XO expression blends Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot brandy — both aged for at least 10 years in French oak. Deep garnet-bronze in colour, it opens with fruitcake, cherry compote and aged oak on the nose. The palate is rich and velvet-smooth, showing dark berry, bittersweet chocolate, clove and a whisper of cigar box. Structured and expressive, it finishes long with lingering fruit, spice and polished oak. Complex and indulgent, this is a full-bodied brandy for red wine lovers and adventurous palates.

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The Inventer

Barrel-Aged Potstill XO Blanco Brandy

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The Inventer
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A bold reimagining of Cape brandy, this XO “Blanco” is created from separately vinified and distilled Chenin Blanc, Sauvignon Blanc, Ugni Blanc and Hanepoot grapes. Matured in French oak, then blended for balance, it pours pale gold. The nose is fruit-forward with ripe apricot, peach, and white blossom. On the palate, soft vanilla and toffee notes are lifted by crisp acidity and gentle oak. Light in texture but full of expression, it finishes with creamy pear, baked apple and a faint herbal freshness. This is a bright, modern XO.

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Rust en Vrede

12 Year Old Potstill Brandy

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Rust en Vrede
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Born from a vision to complete the estate’s fine dining experience, this XO brandy is made from Cabernet Sauvignon grapes grown on the Helderberg, Stellenbosch. After distillation, the new wine spirit is aged in French oak barrels previously used for Rust en Vrede Cabernet Sauvignon. Aged for a minimum of 12 years, with the oldest component being 15, it shows a brilliant amber hue with ruby undertones. The nose is richly layered with candied orange peel, toffee, potpourri and subtle cardamom . On the palate, it’s mouth-filling and silky, with pecan pie, vanilla, nutmeg and gentle hint of lemongrass seamlessly integrated into the oak. The satin-smooth finish is elegant and long-lasting, echoing notes of toasted almond. A sophisticated after-dinner brandy, designed for important passages of time.

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tokara xo

Tokara

Director’s Reserve 10 Year Old Potstill

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Tokara
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This wonderfully elegant expression of Cape Brandy is distilled from selected parcels of Chenin Blanc grapes grown on the Estate, high up in Stellenbosch’s Banghoek Valley. After traditional distillation on site, the spirit is matured for a full decade in fine French oak barrels. The golden amber spirit is rich and expressive on the nose, offering layers of dried fig, fresh vanilla, potpourri, jasmine and orange blossom. The palate is both elegant, fresh and generous, revealing mellow waves of caramelised apricot, raisin bread and roasted almond, balanced by saffron and cedar. The mouthfeel is soft and velvety with a subtle lift from floral aromatics. A long, distinguished finish makes it ideal for after-dinner enjoyment. A brandy of rare finesse and Stellenbosch pedigree.

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Blaauwklippen 10 y_o

Blaauwklippen

10 year old Potstill brandy

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Blaauwklippen
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Matured in 225-litre French oak barrels for a full decade at the historic Blaauwklippen Estate in Stellenbosch, this Potstill brandy is complex and captivating. Light amber with golden tints, the nose reveals vanilla bean, clove, and a rich medley of dried fruit. The palate is well-balanced and expressive with opulent flavours of baked pear, raisin bread, toasted almond and a wisp of spice unfold with silky texture and elegant warmth. The finish is smooth and lingering, making this brandy an ideal companion to dark chocolate or mature cheese. An artisanal spirit with classical charm.

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Dalla Cia Wines & Spirits

H&G Fine & Rare Brandy 9-Years-Old

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Dalla Cia Wines & Spirits
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Tasting Notes

Crafted through time-honoured Alembic distillation and aged for nine years in French oak, this limited-edition brandy is numbered and signed by third-generation master distiller George Dalla Cia. Golden-copper in the glass, the nose offers a bold bouquet of sun-ripened peaches, crystallised ginger, marzipan and candied orange peel. The palate follows with layered richness, ripe stone fruit, citrus zest and nougat, pulled together in a full, rounded mouthfeel. The finish is elegant and spiced, with notes of vanilla and carraway. Refined and rare, this brandy is ideal for collectors and connoisseurs who savour complexity in every sip.

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Kaapzicht

20 Year Old Cape Brandy

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Kaapzicht
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This exceptional single-varietal Cape Brandy is made from 100% Colombard grapes harvested when the millennium was still young. Double distilled in a copper Potstill and matured for 20 years in a diverse range of old oak barrels, including Limousin, Allier, Nevers, Eastern European, and American casks. It embodies the passage of time and generational know-how. Rich golden in hue, the nose bursts with dried apricot, citrus zest, pineapple, almond and a whisper of vanilla. The palate is full-bodied and smooth, revealing butterscotch, marmalade, candied orange peel and pecan nuts. The dry finish is complex and classic, with lingering warmth and finesse. This brandy is a generational gift: Serious and soulful, it is made to be savoured.

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kaapzicht 15yo

Kaapzicht

15 Year Old Potstill Brandy

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Kaapzicht
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Made exclusively from estate-grown Colombard and world-class Chenin Blanc in Bottelary, Stellenbosch, this Potstill brandy is double distilled and matured for 15 years in French oak casks. The grapes are picked early to retain freshness and preserve aromatics during distillation. Deep amber with copper glints, the nose opens with dried fig, prune, and hints of toasted oak, edged by clove and cinnamon. A soft sherry note emerges with time. The palate is mellow and refined, offering layers of baked apple, dark honey, and fine spice with a velvety mouthfeel. Aged and elegant, it finishes with persistent notes of nutmeg, pipe tobacco, and warm oak. Classic, understated and refined.

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van ryns 20

Van Ryn's

20 Year Old Single Potstill

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Van Ryn’s
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A timeless exemplar that captures the hand-crafted tradition and gravitas of fine South African Potstill brandy. This majestic expression is the pinnacle of Van Ryn’s craft, matured for two decades in French oak. Glistening reddish-gold with mahogany glints, the nose is lush and floral with potpourri, dried rose petals, red cherry, lavender and apricot. The palate is decadently rich and velvety, offering candied orange, raisin, honeycomb, prunes, almond and warm spice. A full-bodied texture glides into a lingering, luxurious finish with white pepper, cedar and a gentle sweetness. Regal in stature and complexity, this is a collector’s brandy to be shared on grand occasions.

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van ryns 15

Van Ryn's

15 Year Old Single Potstill

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Van Ryn’s
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Tasting Notes

Aged in small French oak barrels, this remarkable single Potstill brandy is highly aromatic, complex and intense. A rich burnished gold colour this brandy reveals a fragrant nose of cigar box, orange peel and sark chocolate laced by a textured palate of warm spice, coconut, roasted coffee and raisin cake. A full and complex finish is balanced by herbaceous and delicate tangerine notes. Fine South African brandy at its sophisticated best.

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Van ryns 12

Van Ryn's

12 Year Old Single Potstill

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Van Ryn’s
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Tasting Notes

The fruit for this award-winning Potstill brandy is sourced from premium Colombard and Chenin Blanc grapes and double distilled in copper stills in Stellenbosch, this brandy is matured for a dozen years in small French oak barrels, developing deep golden hues with light copper glints. The bouquet opens with dried red cherries, cinnamon stick, vanilla pod and hints of sweet tobacco leaf. On the palate, flavours of roasted coffee bean, citrus zest and delicate oak unfold with precision. The mouthfeel is luxuriously soft, with a supple texture and underlying complexity. A lasting finish reveals white pepper spice and a gentle wisp of marmalade. Sophisticated yet inviting, this brandy is tailored for the contemplative sipper

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van ryns 10

Van Ryn's

10 year old vintage brandy

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Van Ryn’s
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Tasting Notes

Distilled from carefully selected Chenin Blanc and Colombard grapes in the heart of Stellenbosch, Van Ryn’s 10-Year-Old Single Potstill Brandy is double distilled in copper alembic stills and matured in a selection of small French oak casks for no less than a decade. Gleaming golden amber in colour, the nose unfurls with vanilla bean, dried apricots and rich cocoa, followed by hints of roasted hazelnut, wild fynbos and cardamom. The palate is smooth and layered, offering flavours of red cherries, fennel seed and subtle anise, with the oak perfectly integrated. A fresh lift of lemon zest and white peach marks the elegant finish. Refined yet approachable, this brandy suits those who enjoy elegance with quiet complexity

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