Description
Tierhoek is ideally suited for vineyards. The unique climate, soils and aspect all allow for premium wines that are characterised by intense fruit flavours, backed by subtle minerality and fresh acidity. The flagship is the Chenin Blanc made from low yielding 30 year old trellised vines, which are barrel fermented in French Oak to express the full flavours of this variety, while maintaining complexity and elegance. Some of these Chenin Blanc grapes are naturally dried off the vine for several weeks then barrel fermented in French Oak to produce Tierhoek’s straw wine. Not to be outdone, the Sauvignon Blanc (unwooded) and Grenache Noir are some of the finest examples of their kind in South Africa. All the Tierhoek wines benefit from ageing in the bottle. The Biodiversity & Wine Initiative (BWI) is a pioneering partnership between the South African wine industry and the conservation sector. The goals are to minimise the further loss of threatened natural habitat, and to contribute to sustainable wine production, through the adoption of biodiversity guidelines by the South African wine industry.
Tierhoek Chenin Reserve 2014
Green Wine Tasting Note
Delightfully complex nose and palate of thatch, oats, apricot and peach. Lovely vibrant freshness and liveliness from acidity. Good balance of fruit and acid with a long, lingering aftertaste.
Wine23 Tasting Note
This is the wine that put Tierhoek on the map – an elegant Chenin overflowing with expression and flavour. Fermenting and ageing in French oak for 6 months add fullness and complexity to this mouth-watering wine, while the minerality and stone-fruit acidity provide a long lasting after-taste. This wine will age for 4 to 5 years.
Adressa Tasting Note
Rich, appealing and full-bodied wine. Great for a lot of different foods.Taste of ripe stone fruit, tropical fruit, apples, citrus and minerals. Good length.
