Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.2%
Residual Sugar 4.3 g/L
pH 3.33
Total Acidity 6.9 g/L
Calories (estimated) 120 kcal / glass
150ml glass120 kcal
750ml bottle600 kcal
Grape Varieties Chenin Blanc
Chenin Blanc100%
Region Stellenbosch
Soil Decomposed granite soils
Elevation 250.0 meters
Vine Age planted 1972
Fermentation Vessels Oak Barrel
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Lees Aging 10 months
Oak Details 25% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak25%
Oak Types French
Production Details DeMorgenzon’s Chenin Blanc comes from low-yielding vines planted in 1972, which were originally planted as bush vines but recently lifted onto trellises. Crop levels were good in 2012 with moderate temperatures and breezy conditions ensuring healthy fruit. A very hot spell in January caused small losses of fruit that was exposed to the sun, necessitating selective harvest. Moderate temperatures then persisted for the rest of the season. Grapes were picked in four different passes in order to achieve optimum ripeness and balance in the final wine. The grapes were handpicked in the early morning hours, with bunch selection done in the vineyard. Fruit was cooled down overnight to below 10 ºC and then gently pressed, whole bunch, and the juice was settled overnight without the use of settling enzymes. Fermentation occurred naturally in French oak barrels (25% new), using indigenous yeasts. The wine was aged on its lees in barrel for 10 months, without any topping or batonage. Final blending of up to seven different components ensures perfect balance and complexity in the final product.
Tasting Notes
white flower, stone fruit, honey, toast, pear, orange blossom, caramel, spice
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Stellenbosch, Western Cape, South Africa