{"product_id":"piekenierskloof-cinsault","title":"Piekenierskloof Cinsault","description":"\u003cp\u003eNestled in the Citrusdal Mountains, some 50km north of Swartland, is the magnificent Piekenierskloof plateau. The area provides the perfect environment for vine cultivation, and is home to the eponymously named Piekenierskloof Wine Company. First settled by Dutch ‘Piekeniers’ (soldiers deployed from the Cape to explore the unknown Olifants River region), the area today is famous for citrus production. Piekenierskloof’s dry-land vines grow in sandy loam soils at altitudes of 650-700m and have stood the test of time, consistently bearing small bunches of intense, densely structured and highly flavoured fruit. Ungrafted bush vines from the 1950s are still used in the production of Piekenierskloof wines, giving them immense character, intensity and authenticity\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrapes are handpicked in March and cold-soaked for 24 hours. Fermentation is initiated with selected yeast strains and is kept under 24°C. Malolactic fermentation is completed in tank, 50% of the wine is matured for 12 months, 2nd, 3rd and 4th fill in 500L French oak barrels and the rest in a larger foudre.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePiekenierskloof Cinsault\u003c\/strong\u003e is an elegant and supple wine with good colour and concentration. Abundant red berries, ripe cherries, with a subtle hint of black spice. Well balanced with fine tannins and enticing complexity on a long finish. Pairs perfectly with Mediterranean flavours, but also serve with sushi, pizza, pasta and chicken dishes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p-bld light\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCountry:\u003c\/strong\u003e South Africa\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Western Cape\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrapes:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan\u003eCinsault 100%\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 14.5%\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVolume:\u003c\/strong\u003e 75cl\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVintage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSuitable for Vegetarians:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSuitable for Vegans:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"South Africa","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55333482922369,"sku":"4842 ALLW","price":18.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0688\/2893\/files\/PiekenierskloofCinsault.webp?v=1770731561","url":"https:\/\/www.kwoff.co.uk\/products\/piekenierskloof-cinsault","provider":"Kwoff","version":"1.0","type":"link"}