Piekenierskloof, Stonedance, Hutton Red, Swartland, 2020
A pleasing blend of halves of Shiraz and Grenache, all in barrel, 20% new, named after a type of Cape soil. Brambly aromas with a hint of rosehip. Youthful, cherry-accented fruit, bountiful and juicy. Eminently drinkable on its own. Drink this... Read More
Out of Stock
Why not try one of these instead?
View Our Suggestions
ColourRed
RegionSwartland
GrowerPiekenierskloof
Grape VarietyShiraz & Grenache
Vintage2020
ABV14%
Bottle75cl
CodeSTO620
Piekenierskloof
South Africa
For years I had been hearing about Piekenierskloof – not as a wine producer but as a source of grapes for numerous other winemakers, young and old.
I didn’t realise that Piekenierskloof wasn’t just a ward (the smallest geographical unit in the South African regional classification) but one large estate, formerly a...
Discover More
Grenache / Garnacha
Grenache / Garnacha
Grenache grows well in hot, dry regions, though it can develop very high (15 degrees+) alcohol.
As such it is grown principally in Southern France and Spain (as Garnacha). It is usually blended with other varieties in the Southern Rhône and Languedoc (Syrah, Mourvedre, Carignan, Cinsaut and others).
Its flavour usually encompasses the...
Discover More
Here’s the full tasting note for...
Piekenierskloof, Stonedance, Hutton Red, Swartland, 2020
A pleasing blend of halves of Shiraz and Grenache, all in barrel, 20% new, named after a type of Cape soil. Brambly aromas with a hint of rosehip. Youthful, cherry-accented fruit, bountiful and juicy. Eminently drinkable on its own. Drink this year.
Hutton is a type of soil in the Cape; usually to be found on the lower slopes and plains. Derived from granite, it's yellowish or rust-coloured, mildly acidic, but has decent structure and water-retaining qualities.
Stonedance is the second label of the Piekenierskloof estate (and their Fairtrade brand), a former co-operative which is enjoying a revival under private ownership and the impressive leadership of Cerina van Niekerk.
Great choice of good-value wines in the January sales. The website is really easy to use to make up an order. Delivery, as is often the case, was within 24 hours and, as usual, was well-packed.Read More
I've bought a couple of cases recently, and many more in years gone by, and have really enjoyed their selection. They have a good range of interesting wines from some classic and some more…Read More
Judging by the wines I have had, someone is doing a very good job in selecting the wines to put before the public, and at a very fair price. Delivery from online purchases as also been quick and…Read More
Great company with good service and good prices. Highly recommended.Read More
One of my favourite independents. Been enjoying these special wines for more than 10 years. Always interesting choices, and always great value in the sales!Read More
This was yet another quick and painless transaction, as I have come to expect from SV&S.Read More
