La Petite Ferme | Variation | 2018
La Petite Ferme | Variation | 2018
This Rhone style blend includes 54% Shiraz, 37% Grenache, and 9% Mourvèdre, with all grapes coming directly from the La Petite Ferme estate. Winemaker Wikus Pretorius fermented the Shiraz and aged in 10% new French oak and the balance in older barrels for 10 months. The Grenache sees 10% whole bunch fermentation aged in aged in stainless steel tanks and old French oak barrels to respect the fruit. Drinking well now with cellaring potential to 2027-2032.
Nose & palate
Purple flowers, violets, and rose petals on the nose. Mourvèdre adds savory notes to the palate with spice in background. Light oaking with fine tannins result in an accessable and easy-drinking wine.
Pairing
Enjoy the Variation with a Mediterranean spread of tapenade, hummus, and baba ghanoush, or a grilled meat of your choice.
About La Petite Ferme
Having worked at wineries in France, California and Australia, winemaker Wikus Pretorius brought considerable expertise to the cellar when he joined La Petite Ferme in 2015.
The cellar harvests fruit from the 17 hectares of vineyard surrounding the boutique hotel, but Pretorius also works with selected vineyard sites across the Cape winelands, allowing unique terroirs to add complexity to his range of remarkable single varietal wines.
“Franschhoek is a lovely valley, with wonderful vineyards, but there are so many great vineyard sites out there that we felt it best to tap into the diversity of the Cape winelands,” explains Pretorius. “But regardless of where the grapes are from, finesse and elegance are the hallmarks of all my wines.”
