Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties Chenin Blanc
Chenin Blanc100%
Region Stellenbosch
Soil Sandy, Loam topsoil to granitic gravel subsoils
Vine Age planted 1947
Fermentation Vessels Oak Barrel
Pressing Method Whole Cluster
Natural Yeast Yes
Oak Aging 11 months
Oak Types French
Barrel Size new French oak barrels
Production Details This is reportedly the second oldest recorder vineyard of Chenin Blanc in South Africa, planted in 1947. The wine was made with the absolute minimum intervention to allow the old vines to express the true flavours of the site and variety with a gentle human touch. The wine has an unmistakable minerality and the Salty, Umami flavour on the palate that can only be found when vines have struggled for decades to make their mark in the soil. This wine signifies something truly special to me as a winemaker and is part of my journey in life and wine in South Africa, hence the name, Camino Africana, “The African Way”. All grapes were hand picked from bushvines planted in 1947. Pressed whole bunch and then fermented with natural yeast in 2 new French oak barrels. Sulphured after primary fermentation to prevent MLF, followed by 11 months maturation on the lees.
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Producer Information
Website
Address
P.O. Box 2033, Dennesig, 7601, South Africa
Phone
+27 83 263 4353
Email
Owner
David Finlayson
Cellarmaster
Pieter van der Merwe