Piekenierskloof Wine Co, Grenache, Piekenierskloof, South Africa, 2019
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Tasted by:
(at London, 25 Feb 2021)
Drinking Window: 2021 - 2024
This family-run winery farms more Grenache than any other Cape estate. This wine is from vines averaging 25 years but going back to 1973, all planted at altitude and dry farmed. High-toned but spry, showing baked strawberry, peppery balsamic notes and cinnamon alongside a tarry, mineral edge.
Producer
Piekenierskloof Wine Co
Brand
Grenache
Vintage
2019
Wine Type
Still
Colour
Red
Country
South Africa
Region
Citrusdal Mountain
Appellation
Piekenierskloof
Sweetness
Dry
Closure
Cork
Alcohol
13.50%
Body
Medium
Grapes
100% Grenache / Garnacha