Kloovenburg Eight Feet White

A blend of 35% Chenin Blanc, 27% Verdelho, 24% Grenache Blanc, and 14% Roussanne (2021 vintage) from high density planted bush vines in Swartland, Coastal Region in South Africa. All grapes are handpicked during the early morning hours and then cooled overnight in a temperature -controlled room at 5 °C. All the components were picked at different ripeness levels to ensure a balanced final blend, with good fruit purity, freshness, complexity and length. No Malolactic fermentation takes place to preserve more of the natural acidity.

Aromas of white flowers, ripe citrus and a hint of spice. The palate is richly textured, vibrant and elegant with a creamy finish.

Contains sulphites

• Pairs well with chicken, pork, creamy pasta, salmon or grilled fish.

In 1997, Pieter du Toit, his sons and a few friends made Kloovenburg’s first wine, a Pinotage. They didn’t have a destemmer or crusher, so they had to use their hands to remove the berries from the stems and stomp it with their feet to break the skins. The wine was bottled unfiltered, by hand and only 200 bottles were produced. In 2000, Pieter built the cellar and made his own wine. The cellar has a capacity of 200 tons.