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Tierhoek Red Blend in Collaboration with Lukas van Loggerenberg, Piekenierskloof 2023
Shelley Sandell's Tierhoek is one of the world's hidden gems. Literally. Located in the remote mountains of the Piekenierskloof and a 45-minute drive to the nearest town, 'Tierhoek' means 'Leopard's Corner' in Afrikaans and refers to its location nestled into the corner of a hill where leopards are often heard prowling at night. The farm is known for its incredible vineyards, home to old-vine chenin, chardonnay and a hotchpotch of red varieties that'd made even the most famous estates jealous. But after the sad passing of Shelley's husband and years of neglect in the cellar the wines weren't showing their true potential. After an emotional tasting in the cellars in 2022, long-term friend of Shelley's (and The Wine Society) Richard Kelley MW AKA The Liberator decided to call in a few favours to show the potential of the estate. For the red blend it was an obvious choice to call upon the services of Lukas van Loggerenberg who, over the last 4-5 years, has established himself as one of the Cape's rising stars thanks to his impeccable handling of French varietals and a style that's both elegant, floral and fun yet totally engrossing. As always with Lukas the focus here is purity. Letting the quality of the fruit shine through and allowing each component to shine. The grenache is juicy and perfumed with red fruit and spice notes, the syrah giving typical pepper spice and grip, and mouvèdre giving punch, power and a savoury edge. This is gorgeous drunk young lightly chilled but we're sure it'll evolve well in bottle. Glorious.
Price:
£21.00
Bottle
Price:
£126.00
Case of 6
In Stock
Code: SA21481
Wine characteristics
- Red Wine
- Medium-bodied
- Grenache Syrah
- 75cl
- Now to 2028
- 13.5% Alcohol
- oak used but not v. noticeable
- Cork, diam
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