Technical Specifications
Alcohol 11.39%
Residual Sugar 2.2 g/L
pH 3.45
Total Acidity 5.9 g/L
Calories (estimated) 95 kcal / glass
150ml glass95 kcal
750ml bottle475 kcal
Grape Varieties Chenin Blanc
Chenin Blanc100%
Region Bot River
Grapes Picked January 26, 2024, February 1, 2024
Maceration 24 days
Extended Maceration Yes
Production Details This year we experimented with a bit more time on skins. This has given the mid-palate a bit more texture and palate weight even though the alcohol has remained low. Normal house style keeping it simple; crush, destalk and allowing it to naturally ferment in open fermenters. Once fermentation starts, we punch down twice a day to keep the ferment homogenous. After fermentation, we seal the bins and allow post maceration for as long as we can sleep comfortably without wondering what's happening inside the bins. This vintage took 24 days on skins before our nerves broke, but we left 2 bins for 30 days extended skin contact to see if this would give us more texture. We pressed directly to barrel with as much sediment as possible. This allows the wine to fill out and add texture with our regular batonnaging. This year is showing more fruit; peach, pears and melons. This wine remains a multi-dimensional experience, continually revealing different nuances and flavours. The palate is bold and weighty, even though the wine's alcohol is below 12% like previous years. Good news is that we have a little bit more of our Chenin to offer. Our Chenin still remains a very thought-provoking wine.
Tasting Notes
Nose: Golden sultanas, honey and white pear.
Palate: Savoury, salty entry with a broad pithy mid-palate. Gooseberry and lime dominates the long, dry finish ever changing as it reacts with the oxygen in your glass. Very thought-provoking.
Producer Information
Website
Address
Van Der Stel Pass, Bot River, 7185, Western Cape, South Africa
Phone
+27 (0) 28 001 0516
Email
Owner
Niels and Penny Verburg
Cellarmaster
Niels Verburg & Alice Verburg