Gabriel & Gysbert
Welville Old Vine Chenin Blanc
Chenin Blanc from Cape Town, South Africa
Bottle size:
750 ml
Shipping: R99 nationwide
Gabriel & Gysbert
Gabriel & Gysbert, by winemaker Pieter Rossouw, speaks of heritage and exceptional terroir. Named in honour of his grandfathers, the fruit for this range hails from the family farm located in the age-old winelands of Bonnievale. The vineyards are uniquely situated at the foot of the Stormsvlei mountain range as it descends down into the Swellendam basin. Here, afternoon maritime winds offer respite during the hot summer ripening months. The soils are made up of a combination of Bokkeveld Shale with components of quartz rich sandstone weaved into the landscape. The shale sediments are from marine origin with a high amount of mineral deposits. Fruit handling is kept to an absolute minimum and juice is wild fermented, with minimum interference, resulting in a range that truly showcases the unique climate of Bonnievale
Description
Appearance – A pale yellow colour with a clear, bright edge. Nose – An elegant aroma of floral tones like honeysuckle and a more savoury orange blossom note, complemented by a hint of richness, which is balanced against a fresh acidity. Palate – Centred around a lively acidity, a citrus richness through notes of mandarin oranges, kumquat and clementines lead way to an aromatic Oriental note of yuzu lime, that ends in a lingering floral tone.
Food Pairing
This Chenin Blanc is quite special, in that the Old Vine yield less fruit, yet has excellent concentration. Paired with a gruyere salad with grilled nectarines, or buttery west-coast sole is an option for summer, while Peking duck, hearty roasted root vegetable dishes or marmalade glazed gammon will be perfect for winter.
