Wednesday, February 20, 2019

MENU’s Wine of the Week. Tierhoek Straw wine NV

The ripe Chenin Blanc grapes from 30 year old trellised vines in Piekenierskloof are air dried on straw for 2 weeks to concentrate their flavour then fermented and matured in a Solera system of old barrels where new wine is added every year since 2007
Full, rich and very sweet with an immense concentration of dried apricots and honey, it has a great balance of acidity, just as it should. The total acid is 7.6 g/l and Residual Sugar is 272.8 g/l It. Sold in 375 ml bottles it is a perfect match for desserts like this, rich pates or with a good cheese board. Platter Score: 4½ stars, Neil Martin: 91/100. In a 375ml bottle from the farm at R170
For this week only: a special price of R150 if you quote this story Email: info@tierhoek.com
Phone: 021 674 3041

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