R320.00
Hand picked early morning, delivered cold. Whole bunch pressed, naturally fermented in neutral vessels: older barrels, clay amphora
and stainless steel. Basic winemaking focussed on the expression and complexity of the old vines, the terrior and the vintage.
Bright light straw colour. Elegant aromatics with straw, stonefruit and hints of herbal fynbos. Fresh minerality and acidity on entry, intertwined to give layers of subtle oak, leesy complexity and yellow fruit flavours. Typical, bone dry finish. Will age as gracefully as the vines it is made from.
“Ploegperd” White blend is made from old vineyards in the Piekenierskloof. Palomino or “Fransdruif”, as it used to be called, Chenin blanc or “Steen” and Grenache blanc come together to remind us of a time when we still named our own cultivars, worked the land by
horse and planted vines that would one day tell stories of where South African wine culture has been, and is now. The grapes are all from Piekenierskloof, this is a special area where the extreme difference in day and night temperatures create a perfect environment for dryland Grape growing.
This area boasts with some of the oldest vineyards in the country. The Palomino is 46 years (planted in 1974) and the Chenin blanc is 47 years (planted in 1973). The Grenache blanc has not yet reached 35 years - but are well on its way at 27 years - therefore it is limited to less than 15% of the blend. It is the oldest block of Grenache blanc in the country. We are lucky to have Rosa Kruger, the old vine viticulturist, looking after these vineyards.
Lekkerste white wine there js
Jacques C. - Dec 13, 2024Excelent, fruit, acidity, length, elegant.
Ove - Jun 30, 2023