Citrusdal Mountain

Citrusdal Mountain is a wine region of Olifants River Valley, South Africa.

The signature grape is Chenin Blanc, backed by Grenache, Syrah and Sauvignon Blanc.

The ground underneath is sandstone and shale.

The climate is mediterranean, running wide diurnal swing.

The vineyards themselves read as coastal.

Red wine and white wine is what the region is known for, and in the glass it shows rich and complex.

Inside it sit Piekenierskloof.

At the table these bottles work with seafood, grilled meats and spicy dishes.

Serve chilled.

In the glass.

Red: Rich and complex.

Grapes planted here.

Bottles to look for.

• Anthonij Rupert Cape of Good Hope 'Van Lill & Visser' Chenin Blanc, Citrusdal Mountain, South Africa
• Botanica Chenin Blanc, Citrusdal Mountain, South Africa
• Donkiesbaai Hooiwijn - Straw Wine, Piekenierskloof, South Africa
• Fram Chenin Blanc, Citrusdal Mountain, South Africa
• Fram Pinotage, Citrusdal Mountain, South Africa
• Glen Heatlie Grenache Blanc, Piekenierskloof, South Africa
• Ken Forrester 'Dirty Little Secret' Chenin Blanc, Piekenierskloof, South Africa
• Kruger Family Wines Old Vines Chenin Blanc, Piekenierskloof, South Africa

At the table.

• seafood
• grilled meats
• spicy dishes

Serving and cellaring.

• Serve chilled.

Inside the region.

Nearby regions.

Citrusdal Mountain: common questions

More from here: every wine region in South Africa, or the wider Olifants River Valley guide.