2023 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.05%
Residual Sugar 1.65 g/L
pH 3.34
Total Acidity 5.91 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Grape Varieties Chenin Blanc
Chenin Blanc100%
Region Stellenbosch
Soil Sandy, Loam topsoil to granitic gravel subsoils, Decomposed granite shale
Harvest Dates February-March 2023
Vine Age planted between the 1960's and 1980's
Fermentation Vessels Oak Barrel, Concrete Egg
Natural Yeast Yes
Lees Aging 1 year
Oak Types French
Production Details The wine was made with the absolute minimum intervention and to allow the old vines to express the true flavours of the site and variety with as gentle a human touch as possible. The wine has an unmistakable minerality and the salty, Umami flavour on the palate that can only be found when vines have struggled for decades to make their mark in the soil. Bunches are whole pressed and then 90% fermented with natural yeast in older French oak barrels and 10% in concrete eggs. Sulphured after primary fermentation to prevent MLF, followed by 12 months maturation on the lees.
2022 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 12.76%
Residual Sugar 2.1 g/L
pH 3.3
Total Acidity 5.5 g/L
Calories (estimated) 105 kcal / glass
150ml glass105 kcal
750ml bottle525 kcal
Grape Varieties Chenin Blanc
Chenin Blanc100%
Region Stellenbosch
Soil Sandy, Loam topsoil, Granitic gravel subsoils
Sites two bushvine vineyards planted in the 1960s
Vine Age planted in the 1960s
Fermentation Vessels Oak Barrel
Pressing Method Whole Bunch
Natural Yeast Yes
Lees Aging 1 year
Oak Types older French oak
Sulfites 67.0 ppm
Contains Added Sulfites Yes
Closure Cork
Production Details The wine was made with the absolute minimum intervention and to allow the old vines to express the true flavours of the site and variety with as gentle a human touch as possible. The wine has an unmistakable minerality and the salty, Umami flavour on the palate that can only be found when vines have struggled for decades to make their mark in the soil. This wine signifies something truly special to me as a winemaker and is part of my journey in life and wine in South Africa, hence the name, Camino Africana, "The African Way". All grapes were hand picked from two vineyards of bushvines planted in the 1960's, pressed whole bunch and then fermented with natural yeast in older French oak barrels. Sulphured after primary fermentation to prevent MLF, followed by 12 months maturation on the lees.
Tasting Notes
minerality, salty, umami
Critics Ratings James Suckling: 91
James Suckling91
2021 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 12.76%
Residual Sugar 2.1 g/L
pH 3.3
Total Acidity 5.5 g/L
Calories (estimated) 105 kcal / glass
150ml glass105 kcal
750ml bottle525 kcal
Grape Varieties Chenin Blanc
Chenin Blanc100%
Region Stellenbosch
Soil Sandy, Loam topsoil to granitic gravel subsoils
Vine Age planted 1960
Fermentation Vessels Oak Barrel
Pressing Method Whole Cluster
Natural Yeast Yes
Oak Types French
Sulfites 67.0 ppm
Production Details The wine was made with the absolute minimum intervention to allow the old vines to express the true flavours of the site and variety with a gentle human touch. The wine has an unmistakable minerality and a salty, Umami flavour on the palate, found when vines have struggled for decades to make their mark in the soil. This wine signifies something truly special to the winemaker and is part of their journey in life and wine in South Africa, hence the name, Camino Africana, "The African Way". All grapes were hand picked from two vineyards of bushvines planted in the 1960's, pressed whole bunch and then fermented with natural yeast in older French oak barrels. Sulphured after primary fermentation to prevent MLF, followed by 12 months maturation on the lees.
Tasting Notes
minerality, salty, Umami
2020 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 12.76%
Residual Sugar 2.1 g/L
pH 3.3
Total Acidity 5.5 g/L
Calories (estimated) 105 kcal / glass
150ml glass105 kcal
750ml bottle525 kcal
Grape Varieties Chenin Blanc
Chenin Blanc100%
Region Stellenbosch
Soil Sandy, Loam topsoil, Granitic gravel subsoils
Vine Age planted in the 1960's
Fermentation Vessels Oak Barrel
Pressing Method Whole Cluster
Natural Yeast Yes
Oak Aging 12 months
Sulfites 67.0 ppm
Production Details The wine was made with the absolute minimum intervention and to allow the old vines to express the true flavours of the site and variety with as gentle a human touch as possible. The wine has an unmistakable minerality and the salty, Umami flavour on the palate that can only be found when vines have struggled for decades to make their mark in the soil. This wine signifies something truly special to me as a winemaker and is part of my journey in life and wine in South Africa, hence the name, Camino Africana, "The African Way". All grapes were hand picked from two vineyards of bushvines planted in the 1960's, pressed whole bunch and then fermented with natural yeast in older French oak barrels. Sulphured after primary fermentation to prevent MLF, followed by 12 months maturation on the lees.
Tasting Notes
mineral, salty, umami
2019 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 12.76%
Residual Sugar 2.1 g/L
pH 3.3
Total Acidity 5.5 g/L
Calories (estimated) 105 kcal / glass
150ml glass105 kcal
750ml bottle525 kcal
Grape Varieties Chenin Blanc
Chenin Blanc100%
Region Stellenbosch
Soil Sandy, Loam topsoil, Granitic gravel subsoils
Harvest Dates March 2019
Vine Age planted 1960
Fermentation Vessels Oak Barrel
Pressing Method Whole Cluster
Natural Yeast Yes
Oak Aging 12 months
Lees Aging 1 year
Oak Types French
Used Oak Only Yes
Contains Added Sulfites Yes
Production Details The wine was made with the absolute minimum intervention to allow the old vines to express the true flavors of the site and variety with a gentle human touch. The wine has an unmistakable minerality and salty, Umami flavor on the palate, found when vines have struggled for decades to make their mark in the soil. This wine signifies something truly special to the winemaker and is part of their journey in life and wine in South Africa, hence the name, Camino Africana, "The African Way". All grapes were hand picked from two vineyards of bushvines planted in the 1960's, pressed whole bunch and then fermented with natural yeast in older French oak barrels. Sulphured after primary fermentation to prevent MLF, followed by 12 months maturation on the lees.
Tasting Notes
minerality, salty, umami
2018 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.47%
Residual Sugar 4.6 g/L
pH 3.36
Total Acidity 5.9 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Grape Varieties Chenin Blanc
Chenin Blanc100%
Region Stellenbosch
Soil Sandy, Loam topsoil to granitic gravel subsoils
Vine Age planted 1947, and another 56 year old bushvine vineyard
Fermentation Vessels Oak Barrel
Pressing Method Whole Cluster
Natural Yeast Yes
Lees Aging 11 months
Oak Types French
Contains Added Sulfites Yes
Production Details This is a combination of grapes from the second oldest vineyard of Chenin Blanc in South Africa, planted in 1947, and another 56 year old bushvine vineyard. The wine was made with the absolute minimum intervention and to allow the old vines to express the true flavours of the site and variety with as gentle a human touch as possible. The wine has an unmistakable minerality and the salty, Umami flavour on the palate that can only be found when vines have struggled for decades to make their mark in the soil. This wine signifies something truly special to me as a winemaker and is part of my journey in life and wine in South Africa, hence the name, Camino Africana, “The African Way”. All grapes were hand picked from two vineyards of bushvines planted in 1947 and 1961, pressed whole bunch and then fermented with natural yeast in older French oak barrels. Sulphured after primary fermentation to prevent MLF, followed by 11 months maturation on the lees.
2017 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.47%
Residual Sugar 4.6 g/L
pH 3.36
Total Acidity 5.9 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Grape Varieties Chenin Blanc
Chenin Blanc100%
Region Stellenbosch
Soil Sandy, Loam topsoil, Granitic gravel subsoils
Harvest Dates March 2017
Vine Age planted 1947, planted 1961
Fermentation Vessels Oak Barrel
Pressing Method Whole Cluster
Natural Yeast Yes
Lees Aging 11 months
Oak Types French
Used Oak Only Yes
Production Details This is a combination of grapes from the second oldest vineyard of Chenin Blanc in South Africa, planted in 1947, and another 56 year old bushvine vineyard. The wine was made with the absolute minimum intervention and to allow the old vines to express the true flavours of the site and variety with as gentle a human touch as possible. The wine has an unmistakable minerality and the salty, Umami flavour on the palate that can only be found when vines have struggled for decades to make their mark in the soil. This wine signifies something truly special to me as a winemaker and is part of my journey in life and wine in South Africa, hence the name, Camino Africana, "The African Way". All grapes were hand picked from two vineyards of bushvines planted in 1947 and 1961, pressed whole bunch and then fermented with natural yeast in older French oak barrels. Sulphured after primary fermentation to prevent MLF, followed by 11 months maturation on the lees.
2016 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.13%
Residual Sugar 4 g/L
pH 3.4
Total Acidity 5.9 g/L
Calories (estimated) 110 kcal / glass
150ml glass110 kcal
750ml bottle550 kcal
Grape Varieties Chenin Blanc
Chenin Blanc100%
Region Stellenbosch
Soil Sandy, Loam topsoil to granitic gravel subsoils
Vine Age planted 1947, 55 year old bushvine vineyard
Pressing Method Whole Cluster
Natural Yeast Yes
Lees Aging 11 months
Oak Types French
Production Details This is a combination of grapes from the second oldest vineyard of Chenin Blanc in South Africa, planted in 1947, and another 55 year old bushvine vineyard. The wine was made with the absolute minimum intervention and to allow the old vines to express the true flavours of the site and variety with as gentle a human touch as possible. All grapes were hand picked from two vineyards of bushvines planted in 1947 and 1961, pressed whole bunch and then fermented with natural yeast in older French oak barrels. Sulphured after primary fermentation to prevent MLF, followed by 11 months maturation on the lees.
Tasting Notes
minerality, salty, Umami flavour
2015 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.22%
Residual Sugar 4.8 g/L
pH 3.3
Total Acidity 6.2 g/L
Calories (estimated) 120 kcal / glass
150ml glass120 kcal
750ml bottle600 kcal
Grape Varieties Chenin Blanc
Chenin Blanc100%
Region Stellenbosch
Soil Sandy, Loam topsoil to granitic gravel subsoils
Vine Age planted 1947
Fermentation Vessels Oak Barrel
Natural Yeast Yes
Lees Aging 11 months
Production Details This is reportedly the second oldest recorded vineyard of Chenin Blanc in South Africa, planted in 1947. The wine was made with the absolute minimum intervention to allow the old vines to express the true flavors of the site and variety with a gentle human touch. The wine has an unmistakable minerality and a salty, umami flavor on the palate that can only be found when vines have struggled for decades to make their mark in the soil. This wine signifies something truly special to the winemaker and is part of their journey in life and wine in South Africa, hence the name, Camino Africana, "The African Way". All grapes were hand picked from bushvines planted in 1947. Pressed whole bunch and then fermented with natural yeast in 2 new French oak barrels. Sulphured after primary fermentation to prevent MLF, followed by 11 months maturation on the lees.
2014 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 12.56%
Residual Sugar 2.2 g/L
pH 3.33
Total Acidity 6.5 g/L
Calories (estimated) 105 kcal / glass
150ml glass105 kcal
750ml bottle525 kcal
Grape Varieties Chenin Blanc
Chenin Blanc100%
Region Stellenbosch
Soil Sandy, Loam topsoil, Granitic gravel subsoils
Vine Age planted 1947
Fermentation Vessels Oak Barrel
Pressing Method Whole Cluster
Natural Yeast Yes
Oak Types French
Production Details The wine was made with the absolute minimum intervention to allow the old vines to express the true flavours of the site and variety with as gentle a human touch as possible. Sulphured after primary fermentation to prevent MLF, followed by 11 months maturation on the lees.
Tasting Notes
Palate: minerality, salty, umami
2013 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties Chenin Blanc
Chenin Blanc100%
Region Stellenbosch
Soil Sandy, Loam topsoil to granitic gravel subsoils
Vine Age planted 1947
Fermentation Vessels Oak Barrel
Pressing Method Whole Cluster
Natural Yeast Yes
Oak Aging 11 months
Oak Types French
Barrel Size new French oak barrels
Production Details This is reportedly the second oldest recorder vineyard of Chenin Blanc in South Africa, planted in 1947. The wine was made with the absolute minimum intervention to allow the old vines to express the true flavours of the site and variety with a gentle human touch. The wine has an unmistakable minerality and the Salty, Umami flavour on the palate that can only be found when vines have struggled for decades to make their mark in the soil. This wine signifies something truly special to me as a winemaker and is part of my journey in life and wine in South Africa, hence the name, Camino Africana, “The African Way”. All grapes were hand picked from bushvines planted in 1947. Pressed whole bunch and then fermented with natural yeast in 2 new French oak barrels. Sulphured after primary fermentation to prevent MLF, followed by 11 months maturation on the lees.
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Producer Information
Website
Address
P.O. Box 2033, Dennesig, 7601, South Africa
Phone
+27 83 263 4353
Email
Owner
David Finlayson
Cellarmaster
Pieter van der Merwe