Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties Chenin Blanc
Chenin Blanc100%
Region Western Cape
Soil Sand/loam
Harvest Dates 18/01/2016-01/02/2016
Vine Age planted 1964
Fermentation Vessels Oak Barrel, Stainless Steel
Lees Aging 7 months
Oak Details 22% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak22%
Oak Types French
Barrel Size 300L
Production Details The grapes were transported to the cellar in refrigerated trucks and cooled overnight to below 14°C. Bunches were hand-sorted and whole-bunch pressed the following day and the juice settled overnight. 22% of the wine was fermented and matured in 300L new French oak barrels, and the balance remained in stainless steel tanks. The wine spent 7 months on the lees before being blended and bottled in early October.
Tasting Notes
Nose: peach blossom, creamy toast
Palate: stonefruit, melon, peach, apricot, citrus, toasty oak