South Africa, Stellenbosch
Chenin Blanc
Description
A clear and bright wine with hints of lime and gold. The nose has aromas of apricot, yellow peach and quince that follow through onto the palate with undertones of pineapple and citrus. The creamy texture of the palate is supported by subtle oak flavours and a minerality that is underpinned with a bright and juicy acidity
Awards
4 stars Platter's South African Wine Guide
Tasting Notes
Certificates
Alcohol
14.0%
Analytical data
dry
Vinification
Whole bunch pressed and cold settled overnight. Racked to barrel and concrete eggs for fermentation. Regular lees stirring for first three months. On gross lees for 9 months then racked and blended . Final blend being 10% concrete egg, 20% new 500L French oak, 20% 2nd fill and 50% in third and fourth fill barrels.
Vineyard: Old Vines
Unirrigated 39 year old vineyard. The vines are South West to West facing and are grown in decomposed granite soils high up on the farm at 300m above sea level.
Soil Type
decomposed granite
Viticulture
39 year old unirrigated vineyard, 300 m above sea level, facing South West to West.
