Chenin Blanc

Cauliflower risotto, creamy dishes, pork or seafood.

Situated in the cool climate region of Elgin, this vineyard was planted in 2006 on well-drained Bokkeveld shale soils. Grapes are subjected to a long, slow ripening period that contributes to the racy acidity and concentration of flavours in this wine.

Grapes were picked by hand on 5th and 19th of March, kept in cold storage overnight and whole bunch pressed. Spontaneous fermentation in neutral oak followed by 7 months maturation on the leese. Lightly filtered prior to bottling.

Illimis intends to honestly harness what nature offers, and follows a minimal intervention principle as far as possible, allowing the wine to express its origin with clarity, finesse, and complexity. Illimis, the Latin word for clarity, signifies winemaker Lucinda Heyns’ crystal clear winemaking philosophy. Wine should be a window to where its vineyard is rooted.