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
4.5 stars Platter's South African Wine Guide
Silver Veritas
91 pts Tim Atkin
Bronze Old Mutual Trophy Wine Show
4.5 stars Platter's South African Wine Guide
Certificates
Alcohol
13.0%
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
38- 39 years old Bush Vine, no irrigation
Soil Type
Made from two vineyards, one on deep Hutton soils with koffieklip, the other from well drained weathered granite soil
Viticulture
Crush and destalk into small static separators. Skin contact for 24 hours, Only free run juice used. 21 days fermentation at 15˚C
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
