Piekenierskloof Grenache Blanc 2022

Subtle stone fruit underlined with a mineral core on the nose is supported by a refreshing acidity and full body.

Grapes are sourced from vineyards predominantly in the Piekenierskloof region. These are bush vineyards and grow on koffieklip and sandy loam soils. Vineyards are planted in 1987. Vineyard are meticulously farmed and yields were down to 3 tons per hectare because of a very dry year. Harvesting took place middle to end of February.

Grapes were handpicked very early in the morning allowing the fruit to retain their natural flavour. Only the free run juice was used, allowed to settle and inoculated with selected yeast strain, fermenting under controlled conditions at 15°C. Wine was fermented in third fill 500L French oak barrels for 4 months.