Technical Specifications
Alcohol 12.76%
Residual Sugar 2.1 g/L
pH 3.3
Total Acidity 5.5 g/L
Calories (estimated) 105 kcal / glass
150ml glass105 kcal
750ml bottle525 kcal
Grape Varieties Chenin Blanc
Chenin Blanc100%
Region Stellenbosch
Soil Sandy, Loam topsoil, Granitic gravel subsoils
Harvest Dates March 2019
Vine Age planted 1960
Fermentation Vessels Oak Barrel
Pressing Method Whole Cluster
Natural Yeast Yes
Oak Aging 12 months
Lees Aging 1 year
Oak Types French
Used Oak Only Yes
Contains Added Sulfites Yes
Production Details 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 salty, Umami flavor on the palate, 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 two vineyards of bushvines planted in the 1960's, pressed whole bunch and then fermented with natural yeast in older French oak barrels. Sulphured after primary fermentation to prevent MLF, followed by 12 months maturation on the lees.
Tasting Notes
minerality, salty, umami
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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