Tierhoek Chenin Blanc Piekenierskloof (2022)
Wine Tasting Notes
Tierhoek's 2022 Chenin Blanc is elegant and expressive, with ripe stone fruit, quince and citrus over a distinct mineral core. Eight months in older French oak for part of the blend adds fullness and a gentle, creamy complexity. Mouthwatering acidity drives a long finish, and the wine will continue to develop for four to five years.
Winery/Producer Highlights
Tierhoek — Tierhoek is a remote, organically farmed estate high in the Piekenierskloof mountains north of Cape Town. The Chenin Blanc comes from old vines planted in 1977 on weathered sandstone, trellised so the bunches catch only the gentler late-morning sun. Most of the wine is tank-fermented for freshness, while 20% is wild-fermented and aged in seasoned French barrels for added complexity.
Descriptive Words
Elegant, Mineral, Old-vine, Textured, Organic
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