Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties Chenin Blanc
Chenin Blanc100%
Drinking Window 8-12 years
Region Franschhoek
Pressing Method Basket Pressed
Natural Yeast Yes
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Oak Aging 18 months
Oak Types French oak
Production Details 20% whole bunch. Spontaneous fermentation after cold soaking took place for an extended period with a light punch through daily. After fermentation, the wine was basket pressed to new French oak, where it remained for 10 months. From there it was racked to a natural French oak barrel, where it rested for another 8 months before bottling.
Tasting Notes
Nose: lime, green apple, white peach, pineapple, ginger, angelica, white pepper, peach blossom, honeysuckle
Palate: quince, kumquat, mandarin orange, pear, steely minerals, roasted hazelnuts, almonds, fennel, ginger, linear, fresh, fine texture
Food Pairing bouillabaisse, scallops, slow-roasted pork belly, North African dishes
Critics Ratings Greg Sherwood MW: 97 points
Greg Sherwood MW97 points