Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties Chenin Blanc, Muscat De Alexandrie
Chenin Blanc
Muscat De Alexandrie
Region Stellenbosch
Harvest Dates End of May, during cold nighttime temperatures
Vine Age Chenin blanc vines are over 54 years old; Muscat de Alexandrie vines are over 74 years old
Fermentation Vessels Barrels
Pressing Method Crushed; Some Skin Contact Allowed For Extraction
Natural Yeast Yes
Botrytis Affected Yes
Barrel Size Barrel aged
Closure Cork
Production Details Our dessert wine is based on a legacy of winemaking traditions. The Chenin blanc bush vines are over 54 years old and the Muscat de Alexandrie trellised vines are over 74 years old. Grapes are picked between 36 and 40 Balling, crushed with some skin contact for extraction, and the juice is taken directly to barrels. The wine is fermented naturally in barrels for 2 to 3 weeks, with Chenin Blanc and Muscat fermented separately, then blended after 12 months in barrel.
Tasting Notes
apricot, honey, tropical fruit, pear drop, Muscat spice, sweet
Food Pairing desserts, baked naartjie (mandarin) basket with ice-cream and caramel
Producer Information
Website
Address
Bottelary Road, Stellenbosch, 7605, South Africa
Phone
+27 (0)21 865 2525
Email
Owner
Stellenrust Family