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Tamboerskloof Viognier
Viognier from Stellenbosch, South Africa
Bottle size:
750 ml
Shipping: R99 nationwide
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The name Tamboerskloof means the valley (kloof) of the drums (tamboer). When the Dutch settled in the Cape in 1652 lookout posts manned with spotters were established on the hills and mountains around the peninsula. The first spotter was placed where the suburb of Tamboerskloof lies today. These spotters drummed the message of an approaching ship from one lookout post to the next until the farmers in the surrounding valleys heard the drums and proceeded to harvest their crops and hasten to Cape Town harbour with their wagons in order to meet the ship on arrival. Before moving to the Boland Gerard, Libby and their two children Spicer and Katharien lived in this Cape Town suburb for 25 years. Thus with the fondest memories and the need to acknowledge the happy years they had spent there they named their wine Tamboerskloof.
Description
The Viognier 2026 shows a more focused and linear structure than previous vintages, while remaining reassuringly characteristic of the variety. The nose opens with a precise bouquet of orange blossom and white peach, framed by crisp lime zest and a hint of crushed almond. On the palate, a refined, driving acidity lends superb tension and focus, beautifully balancing the wine's natural texture and subtle, perceived sweetness. It finishes clean, persistent, and elegantly defined.
Food Pairing
The Tamboerskloof Viognier 2022 is a versatile food-wine pairing wine, and compliments anything from a perfumed Indian curry to grilled line fish.
