Stellenbosch Bush Vine Chenin Blanc 2019

Description

This Bush Vine Chenin Blanc was made from Single Block selected grapes from the farm Sonop, Stellenbosch. The vines, with rootstock Richter 99, were planted in 1982 by Francois du Bois. The soil type, which is derived mainly from granite, is reddish to yellow in colour, acidic with good physical and water-retention properties; mainly Oakleaf, Tukulu and Clovelly soil types. Phenolic ripe grapes were harvested, cold soaked for 6 hours on the skins. Using only the free run juice, fermentation was initiated in stainless steel tanks and halfway through fermentation transferred to new French and American oak barrels, where it finished its primary fermentation. Matured further for another 12 months in the barrels. Bottled in May 2018 and released September 2018. The wine has yellow apples, white pear and hint of honey bouquet, with an appealing freshness on the finish.

Awards

Gold Concours Mondial de Bruxelles

Double Gold Veritas

Gold Michelangelo International Wine and Spirits

Double Platinum National Wine Challenge

93 pts Decanter Points

Tasting Notes

Vinification

Phenolic ripe grapes were harvested, cold soaked for 6 hours on the skins. Using only the free run juice, fermentation was initiated in stainless steel tanks and halfway through fermentation transferred to new French oak barrels, where it finished its primary fermentation. Secondary fermentation and aging for 312 days in 100% new French oak barrels.

Vineyard: Stellenbosch

Soil Type

The soil type, which is derived mainly from granite, is reddish to yellow in colour, acidic with good physical and water-retention properties; mainly Oakleaf, Tukulu and Clovelly soil types.

Viticulture

This Bush Vine Chenin Blanc was made from Single Block selected grapes from the farm Sonop, Stellenbosch.

Maturation

Secondary fermentation and aging for 312 days in 100% new French oak barrels. Bottled in January 2020 and released September 2020.