Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.22%
Residual Sugar 4.8 g/L
pH 3.3
Total Acidity 6.2 g/L
Calories (estimated) 120 kcal / glass
150ml glass120 kcal
750ml bottle600 kcal
Grape Varieties Chenin Blanc
Chenin Blanc100%
Region Stellenbosch
Soil Sandy, Loam topsoil to granitic gravel subsoils
Vine Age planted 1947
Fermentation Vessels Oak Barrel
Natural Yeast Yes
Lees Aging 11 months
Production Details This is reportedly the second oldest recorded 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 flavors of the site and variety with a gentle human touch. The wine has an unmistakable minerality and a salty, umami flavor 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 the winemaker and is part of their 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