South Africa, Wellington
Chenin BlancDescription
The grapes originated from a single vineyard site called Optenhorst, which literally means perched on top of a hill. Bush vines planted in 1952. A melange of apricots, nectarines, grapefruit rind, honey and almond brittle. Beautiful restraint mouth feel. Finishes with lively, mineral accent.
Awards
93 pts Tim Atkin
Certificates
Alcohol
13.0%
Analytical data
dry
Vinification
Whole-bunch pressed, settled overnight and the clear juice drawn off in the morning. Barrel fermented naturally and matured in Louis Latour French 228L oak casks then matured in oak for 6 months with regular stirring to facilitate integration.
Vineyard: Wellington
The grapes originated from a single vineyard site called Optenhorst, which literally means perched on top of a hill. Bush vines planted in 1952.
Soil Type
Decomposed granite.
Viticulture
Bush vine, organic certification from 2020 for vineyard.