The Giant Periwinkle

About

While diving off the Cape Agulhas coast near Suiderstrand, thinking about a name for what was then a fledgling garagiste wine, winemaker Pierre Rabie noticed an unusually large cluster of edible sea snails known as alikreukel in Afrikaans. This delicacy gave rise to The Giant Periwinkle name.

Combining respect for the art of winemaking, a love for the countryside, and a desire to keep on learning, together with his partners, Karen van Helden and Robert Stelzner, they have brought their wine farm dream to fruition.

The Team

The Giant Periwinkle is steadily gaining a name amongst wine lovers both locally and internationally for its quality and true to terroir expression.

The Wine Making Process

From start to finish, the winemaking process at The Giant Periwinkle differs from that employed by large commercial wine producers.

The grapes are sorted by hand to ensure that only those of the finest quality make it to the production stage. Then, whole-bunch fermentation and extended skin contact take place which allows more natural tannins and flavours to be imparted to the wines. Unfiltered, unfined wines retain their flavour profiles.  Some are made and stored in alternative vessels such as clay amphora, all contributing to an intelligent handcrafted product. 

White Wine

The Giant Periwinkle White Wines:

Blanc Fume 2017 - Sauvignon Blanc 

• 4.5-stars John Platter
• Sophisticated, cool climate, lightly wooded, 100% barrel-fermented 
• White peach and citrus, combined with hints of buchu and fynbos  

Blanc Fume 2018 

• As good, if not better than 2017
• Still to be rated 

South Cape White 2018 - White Rhône Blend 

• A ground-breaking blend of Semillon and Sauvignon Blanc

The Bard 2018

• A blend of Semillon, Nouvelle, Viognier and Sauvignon Blanc
• Tropical fruit aromas with lemon, lime, white peach and green apple

Wind Scorpion Sauvignon Blanc 2018

• Passion fruit, lime, peach, capsicum and fynbos

Red Wine

The Giant Periwinkle Red Wines:

Coenraad De Buys 2017 - Syrah / Grenache / Malbec

• Smooth tannins, naturally fermented and dry
• Violets, dark fruits, spices, pepper and herbs

Kelp Forest Syrah 2018 

• Natural fermentation, firm tannins, excellent ageing potential 
• Violets, white pepper, allspice, cloves, dark fruit, blackberry, mulberry

Baardbek 2016 - Red Rhône Blend (mainly Syrah / Cinsaut) 

• Naturally fermented with structured tannins
• Strawberries, leather, plums and perfume

Sun Spider 2018 - Pinotage 

• An elegant cool climate Pinotage
• Generous red fruit and earthy notes 
• Medium bodied with a long and savoury finish on the palate 

Wine Tasting and Purchases

The Giant Periwinkle Wines invite you to arrange a visit and tasting at their cellar on the outskirts of Baardskeerdersbos where you can learn more about their vision and purchase some wine. 

Visits are by appointment. For more information contact De Wet Groenewald at The Giant Periwinkle. 

Shop Online

Order your favourite The Giant Periwinkle wine online and enjoy the convenience of it being delivered to your doorstep. This is the perfect gift idea for fellow wine-lovers.

Go to  www.giantperiwinkle.co.za

Reviews

“Some of the best wines available.” De Wet Groenewald, GoogleReviews

“Personal and special John Platter 4 and 4.5-star wines direct from the cellar near Baardskeerdersbos.” Robert Stelzner, GoogleReviews

“Worth the visit. Great undiscovered wines.” Henk Havenga, GoogleReviews