Winery PiekenierskloofShiraz
Red wine
In the mouth this red wine is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
This wine generally goes well with poultry, beef or game (deer, venison).
The Shiraz of the Winery Piekenierskloof is in the top 10 of wines of Citrusdal Mountain.
Taste structure of the Shiraz from the Winery Piekenierskloof
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Shiraz of Winery Piekenierskloof in the region of Western Cape is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
Food and wine pairings with Shiraz
Pairings that work perfectly with Shiraz
Original food and wine pairings with Shiraz
The Shiraz of Winery Piekenierskloof matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of thai beef skewers, leg of lamb in a casserole or veal blanquette à l'ancienne.
Details and technical informations about Winery Piekenierskloof's Shiraz.
Discover the grape variety: Chenin
Chenin Blanc is a grape variety that originated in France (Loire Valley). It produces a variety of grape specially used for the elaboration of wine. It is rare to find this grape to eat on our tables. This variety of grape is characterized by bunches of medium size, and grapes of medium caliber. Chenin Blanc can be found in many vineyards: Loire Valley, South West, Languedoc & Roussillon, Cognac, Bordeaux, Armagnac, Burgundy, Rhone Valley, Beaujolais, Provence & Corsica, Savoie & Bugey.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Shiraz from Winery Piekenierskloof are 2018, 0
Informations about the Winery Piekenierskloof
The Winery Piekenierskloof is one of of the world's great estates. It offers 23 wines for sale in the of Citrusdal Mountain to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Citrusdal Mountain
The wine region of Citrusdal Mountain is located in the region of Olifants River of Western Cape of South Africa. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Cederberg or the Domaine Cederberg produce mainly wines red, white and sparkling. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Citrusdal Mountain are Chenin blanc, Pinotage and Cabernet-Sauvignon, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Citrusdal Mountain often reveals types of flavors of pineapple, jam or cedar and sometimes also flavors of perfume, cinnamon or game.
The wine region of Western Cape
The Western Cape is home to the vast majority of the South African wine industry, and the country's two most famous wine regions, Stellenbosch and Paarl. The city of Cape Town serves as the epicenter of the Cape Winelands, a mountainous, biologically diverse area in the south-western corner of the African continent. A wide variety of wines are produced here. Wines from the Shiraz and Pinotage">Pinotage grape varieties can be fresh and juicy or Full-bodied and gutsy.
The word of the wine: PDO
Protected Designation of Origin - equivalent to the term "controlled designation of origin" in European regulations.
