Description (die pierewaaiers) = (the dandies) A collection of rare Tamboerskloof wines inspired by the exceptional grapes that cross our path. “The charm of these wines lies in the quality of the grapes, the care of the hands that create them, and the soul of the places that they come from.” Each wine comes in a recycled paper bag, tied at the top with a thinly cut tyre tube. (die pierewaaiers) Kleinood Tamboerskloof Grenache Blanc (inkommer) 2023 inkommer = johnny-come-lately / outsider “We stumbled upon a special block of Grenache Blanc in the Piekenierskloof, and couldn’t resist making this wine.” This deep straw-coloured wine has a vibrant nose, starting with Persian lime, lemon zest and goose berries. The elegance of honeysuckle adds a sweet perfumed finish. The entry is sweet with mild acidity, that follows through to orange zest flavours. All wines made on Kleinood are Vegan. Winemaker’s Comments: The (inkommer) is a light golden-coloured wine with a vibrant nose starting with orange blossom. The intense tangerine and winter melon notes are simply mesmerising. The entry is dry, but a hint of sweetness adds weight to the mid palate and medium acidity which follows through to a well textured and lengthy flinty-melon finish. Technical Notes Awards “notes of fresh toast & marmalade” GRAPES 100% Grenache Blanc VINES ESTABLISHED 2008 ASPECT North-East Facing ALTITUDE 667 above MSL DISTANCE FROM SEA 55km HARVEST DATE 28 February 2023 WINEMAKING RECORD The grapes were hand picked into lug boxes weighing roughly 17kg and transported to Kleinood. The grapes were then hand sorted and gravitated into steel tanks. With skin contact maintained over night, the must was then gently pressed in a basket press to recover only 480 l/ton. Fermentation took place in old French oak barrels, 2nd and 3rd fill for 6 months with gross lees. BOTTLING DATE 6 September 2023 WINE ANALYSIS Alcohol: 13.78 % volume Total Acid: 6.0 g/l pH: 3.33 Residual Sugar: 2.6 g/l CELLARING POTENTIAL 5-10 years FOOD PAIRING The (inkommer) 2023 pairs perfectly with grilled fish, spicy paella and fish dishes. back to shop
