Technical Specifications
Alcohol 12.42%
Residual Sugar 2.9 g/L
pH 3.63
Total Acidity 5.7 g/L
Calories (estimated) 105 kcal / glass
150ml glass105 kcal
750ml bottle525 kcal
Grape Varieties Chardonnay
Chardonnay100%
Drinking Window 3-6 years
Region Piekenierskloof
Soil Weathered sandstone
Elevation 600.0 meters
Orientation North-South
Vine Age planted since the 1960's
Fermentation Vessels Oak Barrel
Oak Aging 12 months
Oak Details 70% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak70%
Oak Types French
Barrel Size 300L barrels
Serving Temperature 10-12°C · 50-54°F
Production Details Grapes were handpicked early in the morning, allowing the fruit to maintain their natural flavour. After crushing only free run juice was used, allowed to settle and inoculated with selected yeast strain. Fermentation took place in barrels, before being racked and matured in barrels for 12 months. A barrel fermented Chardonnay from pristine Piekenierskloof fruit showing a complex range of stone fruit and citrus notes. These flavours are enhanced by subtle toasty oak notes gained during maturation of 12 months in 300 liter French oak barrels, of which were 70% new oak. Vinified towards the end of February from a low yielding Chardonnay vineyard on the Piekenierskloof plateau. Growing on weathered sandstone soils at an altitude of 600 meters, the north-south row direction facilitates effective cooling by the south easterly breezes from the Atlantic ocean during the afternoon in the growing season. Nestled in the Citrusdal Mountains, some 50 kilometers north of Swartland, is the magnificent Piekenierskloof plateau, which provides the perfect natural environment for vineyards to thrive. 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 since the 1960's is still used in the production of Piekenierskloof Wine Company's range of wines.
Tasting Notes
stone fruit, citrus notes, toasty oak
Food Pairing shellfish, vegetarian dishes containing aubergine, leeks and peppers, salads with a light vinaigrette or tangy mayonnaise, oysters, asparagus with hollandaise, goat's milk cheese
Individual Vintages
Producer Information
Website
Address
4 Nieuwoudt street, Citrusdal, 7340, South Africa
Phone
+27 (0) 22 921 2233
Email
Owner
Van Zyl family
Cellarmaster
Alecia Boshoff