Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.0%
Residual Sugar 2.3 g/L
pH 3.37
Total Acidity 6.1 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Grape Varieties Chenin Blanc
Chenin Blanc100%
Region Piekenierskloof
Soil Sandy loam
Elevation 750.0 meters
Harvest Dates middle to end of February
Vine Age planted since the 1960s
Fermentation Vessels Stainless Steel
Natural Yeast Yes
Oak Aging 4 months
Lees Aging 1.4 months (42 days)
Oak Types French
Barrel Size 300-liter barrels
Used Oak Only Yes
Serving Temperature 10-12°C · 50-54°F
Production Details Grapes were handpicked very early in the morning. Skin contact was given for 6 hours before being crushed. Only the free run juice was used and then allowed to settle. Natural fermentation took place in stainless steel until about 13°C Balling, before being inoculated with a cultivated yeast strain. The wine was left on the lees for about 6 weeks before being racked. A small portion (15%) of the wine was matured in older French oak 300-liter barrels for 4 months. Grapes are sourced from vineyards in the Piekenierskloof region. They are dry land bush vine vineyards and grow on sandy loam soils. The vines are farmed meticulously and the yield between 5 and 8 ton per hectare. Harvesting took place from middle to end of February. 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
Nose: yellow peach, ripe pear, apricot
Palate: juicy tropical fruit, lime, mineral essence, refreshing, lingering finish
Food Pairing shellfish, vegetarian dishes containing aubergine, leeks and peppers, salads with a light vinaigrette, 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