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.

Maturation in oak: 24 months in French oak Foudres (6000L). Bottle maturation: 3-6 months before release.

A modern Shiraz with a fresh approach. A combination of whole bunch (cluster) fermentation (50%) and the more traditional crushed and destemmed (50%) component, captures the cooler nuances of the site, expressed in fresh fruit, pin-point tension on the palate and drinkability. The 12% Mourvedre blended with the Shiraz brings a warmth and finishing touch to this wine. We finalise the blend before the wine goes into French oak (Foudres - 6000L wooden). This ensures a beautiful “marriage” between the different varietals over a 24 month period in oak. Post bottling, we then cellar the wine for a further 3-6 months before the wine is released onto the market.

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.