South Africa, Breedekloof
Chenin BlancDescription
The 2017 ripening and harvest season was a very dry and healthy one which actually proved a challenge for spontaneous fermented wines. The yeast populations in the vineyard were smaller and available nutrients also less. As a result of this patience was key for the 2017 vintage as alcoholic fermentation only finished after 4 months in the barrel where after the wine spent a further 6 months in those old 400 & 500L French barrels.
Awards
93 pts Tim Atkin
4.5 stars Platter's South African Wine Guide
Tasting Notes
Alcohol
13.5%
Analytical data
dry
Vinification
The distinctive depth and complexity of fruit we’ve learned to appreciate and love of the Carl Everson Chenin, is on show again with the 2018. These precious 36 year old vines, old French barrels, spontaneous fermentation and minimalistic cellar intervention in the end proclaim our Slanghoek terroir through this wine.
Vineyard: Blok R
The Slanghoek valley has an average rainfall of 1350mm per year with and cold Winters and dry and hot Summers ideal for viticulture. The block is planted on a deep alluvial with very good natural drainage.
Soil Type
Deep sandy loam soil has got very good natural drainage.
Viticulture
The beauty of this wine is even though it stays the same each year (as it’s harvestedfrom the same Single Vineyard classified block on the farm), each year is different. The 2015 vintage shows freshness and finesse with some floral notes even present, but with that same distinctive depth and complexity of fruit we’ve learned to appreciate and love of the Carl Everson Chenin. These precious 35 year old vines, old French barrels, spontaneous fermentation and minimalistic cellar intervention in the end proclaim our Slanghoek terroir through this wine.