DeMorgenzon

DMZ Chenin Blanc

Name: Reserve Syrah
Brand: DeMorgenzon
Price: 500 ZAR
Availability: InStock
Rating: James Suckling 93 (3 reviews)

Chenin Blanc from Stellenbosch, South Africa

R170

Bottle size:

750 ml

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De Morgenzon

This vintage promises a vibrant stone fruit profile, with notes of citrus, green apple and hints of tropical fruit along with a subtly integrated oak backing. The wine carries beautifully on the palate, showing apricot, ripe apple notes with structure and minerality.

Citrus

Green Apple

Tropical Fruit

Oak

Sourced exclusively from DeMorgenzon’s own Chenin Blanc vineyards. Southerly and South-Easterly aspect vines overlooking False Bay are managed for optimal exposure to gentle morning sunshine. Granatic soils result in grapes with excellent natural acidity and flavour concentration, a trait further enhanced by our intentionally low yields. An unusually wet winter was followed by a cool Spring resulting in delayed budburst of about 2-3 weeks, compared to the previous season. The delay in budburst meant our vines weren’t at risk to early season disease pressure. We experienced a moderate summer with a few intermittent heat spikes, which meant careful canopy management was necessary to protect the bunches from sunburn.

DeMorgenzon

A hidden garden vineyard deep in the Stellenbosch Kloof, with sweeping views across False Bay to Cape Town, lies DeMorgenzon - a name derived from Dutch origin for “the morning sun.” From its hilltop manor, this prestigious and graceful family estate is home to Wendy and Hylton Appelbaum. Classical music drifts through the garden vineyards. The earth has music for those who listen. Viticulturally, DeMorgenzon has predominantly south-facing slopes create a cooler microclimate in an otherwise warm region. This allows for the production of finely poised, ethereal Chenin Blanc and Chardonnay, as well as sophisticated, highly aromatic Syrah and Cabernet Sauvignon. In keeping with their vinous philosophy, the estate is farmed regeneratively, fostering biodiversity and soil vitality to create a balanced, living ecosystem in the vineyards.