Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.0%
Residual Sugar 3.4 g/L
pH 3.5
Total Acidity 5.5 g/L
Calories (estimated) 110 kcal / glass
150ml glass110 kcal
750ml bottle550 kcal
Grape Varieties Shiraz
Shiraz100%
Drinking Window 8-10 years
Region Piekenierskloof
Soil Sandy, Loam
Elevation 750.0 meters
Harvest Dates second week of February
Vine Age planted since the 1960s
Oak Aging 12 months
Oak Details 25% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak25%
Oak Types French
Barrel Size 300L barrels
Serving Temperature 16-18°C · 61-64°F
Production Details Grapes are handpicked and cold soaked for 24 hours. Fermentation is initiated with selected yeast strains and is kept under 26°C. Malolactic fermentation also took place in the tank. This wine was matured for 12 months in 25% new and 75% old French oak 300L barrels. Grapes are sourced from vineyards in the Piekenierskloof region. These vineyards are all non-irrigated bush vines and grow on sandy, loam soils. The vineyards are meticulously farmed and managed to yield below 5 tons per hectare and hand harvested during the second week 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
warm spices, violets, liquorice, lush dark fruits
Food Pairing strong flavoured red meat dishes, lamb stews, kudu fillet
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