Chenin Blanc

Hand selected bunches from a certified single block of 1983 planted bush vine vineyard in the Simonsberg/Paarl border area. Harvested on 8th February 2023. Berries cooled to 5ºC prior to “Champagne” crush cycle. Clarified juice transferred by gravity to barrels and tanks for fermentation. Wild yeast fermentation with 20% vinified and matured in a mix of second and third fill French oak barrels. All the wine was stirred continually on the fine lees.

Winter 2022 saw average rainfall and plenty of cold days keeping the vines dormant. The growing season was characterised by above average temperatures and regular rains until December. January and February was hot and dry which allowed picking in near perfect conditions with cooler mornings allowing fruit to be harvested in an ideal way.