Skoonma

Enjoy with black & blue sirloin strips sprinkled with chili flavoured Maldon salt & grilled baby fennel bulbs.

Well-drained soil; good water retention. Important percentage of clay in topsoil.

Shiraz & Viognier fermented together; last part of fermentation completed in foudre; Mourvedre and Grenache integrated into blend after fermentation; further 24 months maturation in French oak foudre.

3-4 days cold maceration before fermentation; +-3 punch-downs per day.

Hermanuspietersfontein is a Walker Bay producer with one of South Africa’s most distinctive wine identities, from its long Afrikaans name to its playful, Afrikaans-only wine labels. Behind the laid-back personality is a serious focus on cool-climate wines, including Sauvignon Blanc, Bordeaux-style blends and regional favourites from the Hermanus area.