Technical Specifications
Alcohol 12.5%
Grape Varieties Chenin Blanc, Clairette Blanche
Chenin Blanc90%
Clairette Blanche10%
Region Swartland
Sites Chenin Blanc came from an old bush-vine block on the same Langkloof farm in Swartland but from a slightly younger 1979 block; Clairette Blanche came from the 1984 Esperance block just outside Worcester.
Pressing Method Whole-Bunch Pressed
Natural Yeast Yes
Oak Aging 10 months
Used Oak Only Yes
Production Details Naturally fermented blend of Chenin Blanc and Clairette Blanche, barrel aged in old oak for 10 months.
Tasting Notes
Nose: pear, peach, naartjie, herbs
Palate: fresh acidity, pithy texture, great fruit definition, poise, concentrated, not weighty
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Producer Information
Website
Address
Bot River, Overberg, Western Cape, South Africa
Phone
+27 73 259 0049
Email
Owner
Albert &
Anmar van Niekerk
Anmar van Niekerk
Cellarmaster
Albert & Anmar van Niekerk