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 beef kidney, douez battata with cardoons (moroccan lamb stew) or stuffed cabbage leaves.
Details and technical informations about Winery Piekenierskloof's Shiraz.
Discover the grape variety: Grand noir de la C
A cross between petit Bouschet and aramon obtained by Henri Bouschet in 1855. It should be noted that this grape variety is very similar to the piquepoul-bouschet (a cross between the piquepoul gris and the petit Bouschet) with which it should not be confused. Grand Noir de la Calmette is in the process of disappearing, and is still found only in the form of isolated strains in old vines in the south and southwest of France. - Synonymy: gros noir, sousao do Oeste, sumo tinto (all the synonyms of the grape varieties, click here!)
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: Solid
A full-bodied wine, rich in tannins and probably with good ageing potential.
