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 Mourvèdre (meevaller) 2025 meevaller = money from home, a windfall Mourvèdre is a sensitive and fickle variety, which does not regularly produce a complete and balanced vintage such as 2025. From the small patch grown on Kleinood Farm, the Tamboerskloof Syrah takes its share. With this vintage, what remained was too good to waste, so we created this wine. Only 3 barrels produced. Winemaker’s Comments: The (meevaller) 2025 has a vibrant translucent garnet hue and enticing bouquet of ripe forest berries, suggesting a light bodied, even frivolous, wine. However, the wood, leather and spice notes allude to something more. With the bright entry showing dark plums and fynbos, the wine moves to substantial body on the mid-pallet with hints of oak, cloves and pepper. The finish lingers with refined and beautifully poised fruit and tobacco accents. Technical Notes & Awards GRAPES 100% Mourvèdre VINES ESTABLISHED 2001 ASPECT South-west Facing ALTITUDE 170-180 m above MSL DISTANCE FROM SEA 18km HARVEST DATE 12-14 March 2025 WINEMAKING RECORD Bunches are picked in 17kg crates at a balling of 22.6. The grapes are sorted, de-stemmed, re-sorted and crushed slightly. Using gravity, the grapes are transported to an open square stainless-steel tank. Juice is fermented at 25°C and left for 14 days for maceration – 40% whole bunch fermented. The wine is matured for 9 months in second fill 500L French oak. Only 3 barrels produced. BOTTLING DATE 15 December 2025 WINE ANALYSIS Alcohol: 12.5 % volume Total Acid: 5.4 g/l pH: 3.39 Residual Sugar: 1.2 g/l CELLARING POTENTIAL 5-10 years, excellent enjoyed young too. FOOD PAIRING The wine will pair well with venison or beef fillet accompanied by some berries and fresh sage or mint. Back to shop
