Grenache has deep roots in South Africa, and Piekenierskloof is at the forefront of its revival. The region is home to the country’s oldest Grenache vineyard, planted in 1973, and today boasts the largest plantings of this varietal in South Africa.

Thanks to Piekenierskloof’s high-altitude vineyards (650m–700m), cool nights, and warm days, Grenache thrives here, ripening slowly to develop intense fruit purity, fresh acidity, and elegant tannins. Our dryland bush vines, some over 60 years old, remain ungrafted and disease-free, producing smaller, more concentrated berries that result in wines of exceptional depth and finesse.

At Piekenierskloof Wines, we celebrate Grenache’s versatility and heritage, crafting both single-varietal wines and blends that showcase its vibrant red fruit, subtle spice, and signature minerality. This is true terroir-driven winemaking—authentic, expressive, and deeply rooted in history.