Fresh citrus aromas with lots of green apple and a herbaceous finish. A fresh but full and smooth mouth feel with a crisp finish.
Country: South Africa
Region: Piekenierskloof, Swartland
ABV: 13%
Grapes: 100% Grenache Blanc
Food Matches: shellfish, vegetarian dishes especially with aubergine, leeks and peppers, salads with a light vinaigrette or tangy mayonnaise, oysters, asparagus with hollandaise sauce and soft cheeses.
Piekenierskloof is in the Citrusdal Mountains, about 50 kilometers north of the Swartland, which provides the perfect natural environment for vineyards to thrive.
Piekenierskloof Wine
At 750 meters above sea level, the plateau’s climate is characterised by warm days and cool nights, which allow grapes to slowly ripen and develop complex fruit flavours. Ungrafted bush vines planted in the 1950’s are still used in the production of Piekenierskloof Wine Company’s range of wines.
Grapes are sourced from vineyards predominantly in the Piekenierskloof region. These are bush vineyards and grow on koffieklip and sandy loam soils. Vineyards are planted in 1987. Harversting takes place middle to end of February.
