South Africa, Piekenierskloof
Grenache
Awards
93 pts Tim Atkin
Alcohol
13.5%
Analytical data
dry
{0} g/l residual sugar
{0} g/l acidity
Vinification
From own rooted, non irrigated bush vines, planted in 1973.
Vineyard: Carel van Zyl Grenache
Grapes are sourced from vineyards in the Piekenierskloof region from vineyards that were planted in 1973. These vineyards are all non-irrigated bush vines and grow on sandy, loam soils.
Soil Type
These vineyards are all non-irrigated bush vines and grow on sandy, loam soils.
Viticulture
The vineyards are meticulously farmed and managed to yield below 5 tons per hectare and hand harvested during the second week of March 2017.
Maturation
Wine is matured for 12 months in inert 500 liter French Oak barrels.
