THE BERNARD SERIES OLD VINE CHENIN BLANC WO Cape Town 2019
South Africa, Cape Town
Chenin Blanc
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Certificates
Alcohol
13.5%
Analytical data
dry
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Vinification
Harvested at two ripening levels to add complexity. Hand-picked, larger portion of natural fermentation in barrel and Foudre. Cool climate fruit expression. The barrels and Foudre are individually cooled to the optimum fermentation temperature. This allows slower and longer fermentations that enhance fruit and integration between the wine and oak. After fermentation, the wine was left on its lees and batonnage monthly until blending and bottling
Vineyard: Durbanville
1983 single vineyard, east facing slope exposed to cool afternoon sea breezes from Table and False Bay.
Soil Type
Weathered shale
Viticulture
Mineral rich weather shale with great water holding capacity.
