Description de herder = the shepherd The one who patiently walks the pastures in search of the best grazing for his flock. Read About Shepherds Inspired by this ancient practice, de herder was created from select parcels of carefully curated vineyards, to bring you a full-bodied and expressive wine made in the Kleinood winery. “The Kleinood winery, designed by owner, Gerard de Villiers, uses a clever combination of technology and tradition to work very softly with the grapes.” the winemaker’s diary de herder 2024 – A Study in Blending “This playful, yet confident, Rhône-style blend consists of Shiraz (67%), Mourvèdre (29%), and Cinsaut (4%), carefully sourced from the finest vineyards in Stellenbosch. The focus here is not on the single-vineyard terroir, but on the art of blending – combining the power of Syrah, the savoury structure of Mourvèdre, and the aromatic lift of Cinsaut.” Technical Notes tasting notes An enchanting medium ruby hue. The nose offers vibrant, forward fruit—fresh cherry, ripe plum, hints of thyme, and tobacco. On the palate, there is a sweet entry with round velvety tannins and a youthful freshness —the result of the gentle pressing and balanced acidity. The juicy body and good oak integration contribute to a spicey and fruitful finish. It is built for youthful enjoyment, with a cellaring potential of 5 years. GRAPES Shiraz 67% Mourvèdre 29% Cinsaut 4% ORIGIN Stellenbosch HARVEST DATE March 2024 WINEMAKING RECORD Grapes were hand-harvested. Once they arrived at the Kleinood winery, they were sorted by hand, de-stemmed and then gently pressed. Fermentation occurred in stainless steel tanks at 25-28°C for 14 days. Matured in French oak barrels for 12 months. WINE ANALYSIS Alcohol: 13.42% volume Total Acid: 5.3 g/l pH: 3.52 Residual Sugar: 2.9 g/l CELLARING POTENTIAL 5 years FOOD PAIRING Pair with lamb cooked over coals. Decant for 30 minutes prior to serving. back to shop
