South Africa, Darling
Chenin Blanc
Description
This Chenin Blanc displays a lovely light straw hue in the glass, and a mineral freshness on the nose. This is a complex wine, with undertones of orange peel and yellow peach, and a long lingering finish. The oak is subtle and well- integrated with the fruit. A special wine for a special occasion which will reward well now, but even more so after a few years in the bottle.
Awards
Bronze Decanter Medal
Silver International Wine & Spirits Competition (IWSC)
Bronze International Wine Challenge (IWC)
Bronze Old Mutual Trophy Wine Show
90 pts Tim Atkin
Bronze Veritas
4.5 stars Platter's South African Wine Guide
Tasting Notes
Certificates
Alcohol
14.0%
Analytical data
dry
Vinification
Crush and destalk into small static separators. Skin contact for 24 hours, Only free run juice used. 21 days fermentation at 15˚C
Vineyard: Made from two vineyards, one on deep Hutton soils with koffieklip, the other from well drained weathered granite soil
Made from two vineyards, one on deep Hutton soils with koffieklip, the other from well drained weathered granite soil Vineyard type: 38- 39 years old Bush Vine, no irrigation Yield: 4 t/ha Balling at Harvest: 23- 24°B
Soil Type
Made from two vineyards, one on deep Hutton soils with koffieklip, the other from well drained weathered granite soil
Viticulture
Made from two vineyards, one on deep Hutton soils with koffieklip, the other from well drained weathered granite soil Vineyard type: 38- 39 years old Bush Vine, no irrigation Yield: 4 t/ha Balling at Harvest: 23- 24°B
Maturation
Barrel maturation in 100% French Oak (1st fill, 2nd and 3rd) for 10 months. Only the best 5 barrels were selected for the blend.
