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Villiera Wines

Villiera Barrel Fermented Chenin Blanc 2021

South Africa, Stellenbosch
Chenin Blanc
Villiera Bush Vine Sauvignon Blanc 2021
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Description

The wine displays tropical fruit with a hint of pineapple, citrus and honey. The oak plays a supporting role with subtle spice. The wine is full bodied with creamy balance and good maturation potential.

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Tasting Notes

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Alcohol

14.5%

Analytical data

dry

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Villiera Barrel Fermented Chenin Blanc

Vinification

60% of the fruit was whole bunch pressed. The balance was crushed and destalked prior to ±4 hours of skin contact. After a light pressing in pneumatic bag presses the juice was settled overnight before being racked to barrels. We followed a low S0₂ regime and allowed MLF on 15% of the wine to allow early evolution. On the balance (85%), MLF will be prevented to retain freshness. After natural fermentation the wine remains in barrel for 8 months with regular batonage (stirring of lees). A third of the barrels are new French oak and the balance 2nd and 3rd fill. This wine will be bottled in around October 2021

Vineyard

Mediterranean Climate

Soil Type

Duplex

Viticulture

Fully ripe grapes were handpicked. A small percentage (± 1.5%) of botrytis is considered desirable and adds further complexity. Picking occurred in the mornings when conditions where cooler and the barrel fermented Chenin Blanc comes from 3 blocks (2 trellised and 1 old bush vine block.)

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