Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties Chenin Blanc
Chenin Blanc100%
Drinking Window 5 to 8 years
Region Stellenbosch
Fermentation Vessels Oak Barrel, Stainless Steel
Oak Aging 11 months
Lees Aging 2 months
Oak Types French
Barrel Size 300L and 500L barrels
Production Details 50% of the wine was fermented and matured in 300 and 500 litre French oak barrels to accentuate the soft, luscious flavours; 50% fermented in stainless steel to contribute a crisp acidity and bright citrus flavours. After 11 months, the two components were blended together and left on the lees for a further 2 months before bottling. Fermentation temperature: 18 to 22 C.
Food Pairing South African west coast mussels, white fish with beurre blanc sauce, spicy butternut squash soup, mild Indian curries