South Africa, Piekenierskloof
Chenin Blanc
Awards
4 stars Platter's South African Wine Guide
Tasting Notes
Alcohol
14.0%
Analytical data
dry
{0} g/l residual sugar
{0} g/l acidity
Vinification
These 43 year old Chenin Blanc vines are all rooted on weathered sandstone. They are trellised on an east-facing “skuinskap” system, so the bunches are only exposed to the late morning sun. Irrigation is only done during drought conditions, and all farming methods are organic. Yields are 3 tonne per hectare.
Vineyard
Mountain top. 85 km away from the sea.
Soil Type
Unirrigated soil
Viticulture
These 43 year old Chenin Blanc vines are all rooted on weathered sandstone. They are trellised on an east-facing “skuinskap” system, so the bunches are only exposed to the late morning sun. Irrigation is only done during drought conditions, and all farming methods are organic. Yields are 3 tonne per hectare.
