South Africa, Stellenbosch
Chenin BlancDescription
A full palate bursting with delicate tropical flavours of pineapple, pear and apricot, followed by a lingering citrus. The gentle acidity ensures that this wine remains refreshing, crisp and ideal to accompany seafood on a languorous summer’s day.
Awards
Gold International Wine & Spirits Competition (IWSC)
4 stars Platter's South African Wine Guide
Certificates
Alcohol
13.99%
Analytical data
dry
Vinification
The grapes were pressed in pneumatic press. The skin contact is limited to 3 hours. The fermentation started at 12-14°C in stainless steel tanks for 3 days and then transferred to Acacia barrels and 1 - 3rd Fill French oak to complete fermentation. No malolactic fermentation was necessary for this wine. Finaly, it was left on the healthy lees, in Acacia and French oak barrels for 12 months, whilst performing battonage on a weekly basis for 3 months, then on a monthly basis.
Vineyard
The 2.0ha planting of Chenin Blanc is the oldest on the farm.Established in 1973, this single block is also one of the oldest in South Africa still used for vinification. Row and bunch selection of this single block assures that only the best grapes are vinified. Situated in a cooler pocket of the farm with a southerly aspect and alongside a dam, the soils seldom require additional irrigation during the hot summer months. In special years the block is prone to a touch of carefully monitored Botrytis infection that promotes the production of high quality, intricately complex wine.
Soil Type
Longlands
Viticulture
The grapes were hand harvested from 48 years old vines of our Single Vineyard Chenin Blanc. They are the 2nd oldest vines in Stellenbosch. The block is just next to a dam and the benefits from the humidity of this one.
Maturation
Left on the healthy lees, in Acacia and French oak barrels for 12 months, whilst performing battonage on a weekly basis for 3 months, then on a monthly basis.