Description
(die pierewaaiers) = (the dandies)
A collection of rare Tamboerskloof wines
inspired by the exceptional grapes that cross our path.
“The charm of these wines lies in the quality of the grapes,
the care of the hands that create them,
and the soul of the places that they come from.”
Each wine comes in a recycled paper bag,
tied at the top with a thinly cut tyre tube.
Kleinood Tamboerskloof Chenin Blanc
(buurman)
2024
*new vintage
buurman = neighbour / guy next door
100% Chenin Blanc.
We’ve been admiring our neighbour’s Chenin vines for years. They finally got the hint, and offered us some grapes…
This pale straw-coloured wine has a lively nose, with wild flower and white pear. A lemon and lime freshness support the fuller notes of pineapple and passion fruit, elegantly finishing off with hints of perfumed chamomile and tangerine.
Wine of Origin: Stellenbosch (Grown 2km from Kleinood Farm)
All wines made on Kleinood are Vegan.
Wine Maker’s Comments:
The (buurman) is a pale straw-coloured wine. Starting with a delicate nose of orange blossom and nectarine it moves to a lively dry entry with notes of passion-fruit, Cape chamomile and a delicate hint of sweetness. A zesty freshness supports the fuller flavours of pineapple and passion fruit to an elegant finish with crisp salinity.
VINES
100% Chenin Blanc
Established 2013
Bush vines, dry land farming
ASPECT
North-East Facing
ALTITUDE
210 above MSL
DISTANCE FROM SEA
13km
SOIL TYPE
Decomposed Granite & Sandstone
WINEMAKING RECORD
Harvest date: 24 January 2024
The grapes were hand picked into lug boxes weighing roughly 17kg and transported to Kleinood Farm, 2km away.
The grapes were then hand sorted and whole bunch pressed in the Kleinood winery, to a recovery of 486l/ton.
Fermentation took place in a concrete egg after which it was matured in 500L French oak barrels.
33% New Stockinger, 2nd and 3rd fill for 6 months with gross lees.
Bottling date: 4 September 2024
WINE ANALYSIS
Alcohol: 13.44 % volume
Total Acid: 7.7 g/l
pH: 3.13
Residual Sugar: 1.4 g/l
CELLARING POTENTIAL
5-10 years
FOOD PAIRING
The good length and well textured weight on the mid-palate makes for a perfect culinary companion. The (buurman) pairs perfectly with rich meals like fish, crab, crayfish and mussels as well as pork belly and Thai cuisine.
