Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.0%
Residual Sugar 1.4 g/L
pH 3.38
Total Acidity 4.6 g/L
Calories (estimated) 110 kcal / glass
150ml glass110 kcal
750ml bottle550 kcal
Grape Varieties Grenache Blanc, Chenin Blanc, Palomino
Grenache Blanc60%
Chenin Blanc35%
Palomino5%
Region Piekenierskloof
Soil Ancient soils
Elevation 550.0 meters
Fermentation Vessels Oak Barrel, Clay Amphora, Foudre
Natural Yeast Yes
Production Details This wine is a harmonious gathering of three distinct voices: 60% Grenache Blanc, bringing structure, layers, and subtle phenolic complexity; 35% Chenin Blanc, adding crystalline acidity and a mineral backbone that gives the wine focus and elegance; and 5% Palomino, lending its fragrant, ethereal signature. All are dryland bush vines, tended by hand and hand-picked with care. Grapes are chilled overnight, whole-bunch pressed, and allowed to settle gently before fermentation awakens spontaneously. The Chenin Blanc finds its voice in 225L seasoned Mittelberger oak barriques, the Grenache Blanc matures in 400L clay amphorae, and the Palomino in a majestic 2,500L foudre — each vessel nurturing its essence while respecting the purity of the fruit.
Tasting Notes
Nose: floral, perfumed
Palate: peachy, pithy, aniseed, pear, lively minerality, racy minerality
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Producer Information
Website
Address
Farm 11455001 Road, Piekenierskloof, South Africa
Owner
Dr. Jurgens Hanekom
Cellarmaster
Rudiger Gretschel