Chenin Blanc Reserve

Hand selected bunches from an excellent vineyard in the Simonsberg/Paarl area. 100% from vines certified by the Old Vine Project – all bush vines over 35 years old. Harvested during the period 8th to 16th February 2022. Berries cooled to 5ºC prior to “Champagne” crush cycle. Clarified juice transferred by to barrels for fermentation. Wild yeast fermentation with 100% vinified.

Winter 2021 saw cool temperatures and good strong rains allowing the vines a chance to rest. Growing season was dominated by moderate temperatures, moderate rainfall and winds and a slow ripening period. 2022 harvest was a little later than normal due to cooler weather throughout the season, which persisted through harvest time and expressed itself with grapes of higher acidity. The season produced strong vine growth, good bunch and berry sizes.

Matured for 11 months in a mix of new and second fill French oak barrels. All the wine was stirred continually on the fine lees.