You have found one of the Cape's quiet overachievers. Grenache Blanc rarely gets top billing, but in the right hands it makes a white of genuine character, and Piekenierskloof has those hands. This is the place locals call Grenache HQ: an elevated plateau north of the Swartland, where ungrafted bush vines have been digging into sandy loam since long before anyone thought the region fashionable.
The altitude does the heavy lifting. Cool mountain nights and warm days slow the ripening right down, so the fruit holds onto its freshness and acidity. You taste it straight away: bright lemon and grapefruit, crisp green apple, a touch of yellow orchard fruit and stone fruit underneath, all lifted by a gentle floral, herbal note. A few months in older, larger French oak barrels rounds the texture without ever stealing the show, giving a mouthfeel that is fresh and crisp but full and smooth at the same time.
This is a brilliant table wine. Pour it with grilled sea bass, a lemony roast chicken, salads with goat's cheese, or a Thai green curry where its freshness keeps everything in balance. It also makes a thoughtful gift for anyone who thinks they have tried every white going. We ship it to your door anywhere in the UK, usually within a few days.
