This Wild Cape Vermouth is the result of an authentic collaboration between a passionate winemaker, a skilled distiller, and the stunning botanically rich landscape they all call home in the Western Cape.
The Pienaar & Son Wild Cape Vermouth is a distinctively South African take on the classic sweet (Rosso) vermouth, designed to capture the unique biodiversity of the Cape Floral Kingdom. Produced by the modern craft distillery Pienaar & Son in Cape Town, this vermouth is an innovative collaboration between a distiller (André Pienaar) and a winemaker (The Blacksmith Wines).
Botanicals & Flavour Profile:
This vermouth is a fresh, fragrant, and herbaceous Cape-style sweet vermouth. That deviates from the traditional European profile by incorporating local Fynbos elements.
- Key Botanicals: The unique flavour is achieved through infusion with a carefully selected blend of spices and indigenous Cape botanicals, including:
- African Wormwood (the essential bittering agent)
- Wild Rosemary
- Buchu (an aromatic Cape shrub)
- Orange Peel
- Grapefruit
- Cloves
- Cassia Bark
- Tasting Notes (Current Edition): The flavour is generally described as fruity, bright, and herbaceous, with a subtle spice and a delightful savoury note.
Serving Suggestions:
The Wild Cape Vermouth is highly versatile. It is excellent, enjoyed:
- Over ice with a splash of soda or tonic water for a refreshing aperitif.
- As the essential component in classic cocktails such as the Negroni, Manhattan, or a Vermouth & Soda.