Grenache Blanc

This wine was made with West Coast cuisine in mind and is well suited to seafood-led dishes such as crayfish and line-fish, as well as oysters and other shellfish where its bright acidity and subtle salinity can shine.

Grapes are sourced from Piekenierskloof, approximately 80 km inland from South Africa’s West Coast. The vineyards are unirrigated bush vines planted in deep sandy soils, with elevated sites that experience a warm climate moderated by cooling evening winds. The fruit was harvested on two picking dates: an earlier pick to capture freshness and acidity, and a later pick to add structure, body, and concentration.

Maturation takes place on the lees, with 60% in seasoned 500 L oak barrels, 30% in concrete eggs, and 10% in clay amphora.

To respect the delicate flavours of Grenache Blanc, the grapes were whole-bunch pressed and allowed to ferment spontaneously. The wine then matured on the lees across multiple vessel types to build texture while retaining freshness.

Donkiesbaai on the West Coast of South Africa has been the vacation home to the Engelbrecht family for four generations. The grapes for this wine come from the small region of Piekenierskloof. The complexity of this wine comes from the unique Piekenierskloof climate which allows us to produce an elegant yet approachable wine.