Description
Piekenierskloof Chenin Blanc, Marras
Piekenierskloof Chenin Blanc, Marras is bright straw yellow in colour. The complex nose has a tempting array of orchard fruits and a hint of spice. Those flavours on the nose are joined on the palate by notes of quince and sweet, baking spices. These layers finish with a crisp freshness that lingers.
The grapes for the Piekenierskloof Chenin Blanc came from the highly coveted bus vines up at 780m on the Piekenierskloof mountain and are hand harvested overnight to retain freshness.
The small and mighty label ‘Marras’ is led by talented young winemaker, Martin Lamprecht. He was a one-time student at Cederberg under David Nieuwoudt’s wing and has previously also worked in the Rhône. Martin brings fresh ideas to his current home in the Swartland, a melting pot for hot new talent and South Africa’s leading region for liberal winemaking and experimentation.
In his own modest words, “All I really do is take the grapes by their hands and guide them to where they want to be.” Using grapes from the vast plain and the elevated terroir of Piekenierskloof, he makes some bright new examples of Chenin, Grenache, and a Shiraz Cinsault blend.
Grower: Marras Wines
Matches: salads
Serve at 8-12C
Vegan Wine
As with all wines on this website, this wine has been made without animal products. This is not the case with so many wines that are commonly on sale in the UK. Far too many wines have animal products used as a so-called production aid; they will often have a large array of chemical additives as well. Have a look at our page on additives allowed in wines. Many vegan wines are also organic or better still bio-dynamically grown. The care taken in growing the grapes and making the wine comes through in the taste of the final product. This is a vegan wine.