Wine prices
| Reference | Vintage / size | Price / bottle | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Producer priceRecommended retail price | 2024 / 750ml | ≈ $25.56Original ZAR 420.00≈ €22.74 · £19.21 | oldenburgvineyards.com ↗ |
2023 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.6%
Residual Sugar 2.9 g/L
pH 3.31
Total Acidity 6.6 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Grape Varieties 100% Chenin Blanc
Region Stellenbosch
Harvest Dates 25 January–24 February 2023
Vine Age Average 40 years
Fermentation Vessels Austrian oak foudre and older-fill 300 L French oak barrels
Pressing Method Whole-Bunch Pressed In A Pneumatic Press Using A Gentle Champagne Cycle
Natural Yeast Yes
Oak Types Austrian oak and French oak
Barrel Size 300 L for the older-fill French oak barrels; Austrian foudre size not stated
Production Details Official producer release page describes the 2023 Chenin Blanc as refined and understated, with a delicate saline core and promising ageing potential.
Tasting Notes
Nose: jasmine, celery, shortbread dough, ginger, lemongrass, cardamom
Palate: lime, freshly crushed mint leaves, saline core, green olives
2021 Technical Specifications
Region Stellenbosch
Fermentation Vessels Foudre, Oak Barrel
Oak Aging 11 months
Production Details The producer states that the cooler 2021 vintage brought lovely acidity to the wine. The wine was matured for 11 months in a combination of Austrian foudre and French oak barrels.
Tasting Notes
Nose: lemon-lime zest, overripe naartjie, floral tones, lilies
Palate: refreshing acidity, fennel, brioche, vanilla, long finish
Sources: oldenburgvineyards.com ↗ · Compare this vintage
2020 Technical Specifications
Region Stellenbosch
Production Details Official producer review page notes that this vintage placed 14th on Decanter's Wine of the Year 2021 list and cites a 97-point Decanter judges' assessment.
Tasting Notes
Nose: citrus fruit, yellow plum, ripe pear, red apple, wax, honey, vanilla, clove
Palate: tight acidity, lovely concentration
Critics Ratings Decanter: 97
Decanter97
Sources: oldenburgvineyards.com ↗ · Compare this vintage
Producer Information
Website
Address
Zevenrivieren Road, Banghoek Valley, Stellenbosch, PO Box 2246, Dennesig, 7601, South Africa
Phone
+27 (0)21 885 1618
Cellarmaster
Nic van Aarde