Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties Chenin Blanc
Chenin Blanc100%
Region Stellenbosch
Soil Clovelly soil, Bush vines
Orientation South-South-West
Fermentation Vessels French Oak Barrel
Natural Yeast Yes
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Oak Aging 12 months
Oak Details 50% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak50%
Oak Types French oak
Production Details A careful selection of up to 10 harvests through the same vineyard, choosing bunches at their peak. Naturally fermented in French oak, about 50% new, and aged for a year in barrel on the lees.
Tasting Notes
Palate: rich, layered, dried apricot, vanilla, honey, additional complexity with cellaring
Food Pairing aperitif, spiced dishes, mild seafood, shellfish, curries, exotic Eastern spiced foods
Producer Information
Website
Address
Helderberg Mountain, Stellenbosch, Western Cape, South Africa
Phone
+27 21 855 2374
Owner
Ken Forrester
Cellarmaster
Ken Forrester