Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.5%
Residual Sugar 3.1 g/L
pH 3.5
Total Acidity 5.5 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Grape Varieties Shiraz, Grenache, Mourvèdre, Cinsault
Shiraz43%
Grenache25%
Mourvèdre23%
Cinsault9%
Drinking Window 8-10 years
Region Piekenierskloof
Elevation 750.0 meters
Vine Age planted since the 1960's
Oak Aging 10 months
Oak Details 25% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak25%
Second Fill Oak30%
Oak Types French
Barrel Size 300 litre
Serving Temperature 16-18°C · 61-64°F
Production Details The varietals were harvested and fermented separately. After malolactic fermentation, the wines were matured in 300 litre French oak barrels - 25% new oak, 30% second fill and the rest third and fourth fill. The wines were matured in barrel for 10 months before the individual barrels were tasted and blended to create a harmonious blend that elevates each varietal. The 2024 harvest season faced some heavy winter rainfall with wind during the flowering season. Optimal ripening temperatures, but definitely a drier summer period, adding layer of complexity, especially when farming with dryland bushvine vineyards. Nevertheless, these old bushvines, growing on their own roots, showed us why they are so unique - producing one again exceptional fruit. 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
hibiscus, dark berries, violets, prunes, warm spices, licorice, herbal rooibos tea notes
Food Pairing charcuterie, cheese, roast chicken, pork belly, lamb meatballs, garlicky sausages, grilled lamb, turkey
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