Timepiece Chenin Blanc

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The juice was fermented in a combination of oak barrels and clay amphorae. 78% of the juice was barrel-fermented in 228L 3rd & 4th fill French Oak barrels and 22% in 400L clay amphorae for a period of 8 months. Amphora has the natural ability to keep the lees in constant suspension during fermentation.

The distinct ravine which embodies Stellenbosch Kloof harnesses all the qualities of a well-orientated compass. Varying elevations and aspects allows us to grow a selection of classic varieties to specific sites that optimise this expression through their location. The cooler south–facing aspect, hosts the more sensitive and aromatic white-skinned grape varieties, as seen in our Timepiece Chenin Blanc.

This was followed by malolactic fermentation in both the amphora and barrel, and matured “sur-lie” for 6 months with occasional “barrel rolling” to add richness to the palate. Six barrels were naturally fermented. No sulphur was added during the course of vinification and only at final bottling.