Tierhoek Wines
Winery Description
Location and History
Nestled in the breathtaking Piekenierskloof region of South Africa, Tierhoek boasts a history that spans several decades. Tierhoek was established as a farm in 1886 and is one of the oldest surviving, original Sandveld farms on the West Coast of Africa. This 715ha farm was owned by the Marais family from 1886 to 2001, and is presently owned by Tony and Shelly Sandell. The Sandells have restored the derelict buildings back into their original Sandveld style, including an old horse mill and horse cart saddlery. A cellar is also being built to accommodate for the 20ha of newly planted vines.
Wine Tasting
Tierhoek's vineyards thrive in an ideal setting, with a unique climate, soils, and aspect that produce premium wines known for their intense fruit flavours, subtle minerality, and fresh acidity.
The estate's flagship wine is the Chenin Blanc, crafted from low-yielding 30-year-old trellised vines. Barrel fermented in French oak, it showcases the full flavours of the variety while maintaining complexity and elegance. Some of these Chenin Blanc grapes are naturally dried off the vine for several weeks before being barrel fermented to create Tierhoek's straw wine.
Additionally, the unwooded Sauvignon Blanc and Grenache Noir are among the finest examples of their kind in South Africa. All Tierhoek wines benefit from bottle ageing, enhancing their quality over time.
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