Chenin Blanc

Shellfish, Spicy food, Lean fish, Mild and soft cheese

This year we experimented with a bit more time on skins. This has given the midpalate a bit more texture and palate weight even though the alcohol has remained low. Normal house style keeping it simple; crush; destalk and allowing it to naturally ferment in open fermenters. Once fermentation starts, we punch down twice a day to keep the ferment homogenous. After fermentation, we seal the bins and allow post maceration for as long as we can sleep comfortably without wondering what's happening inside the bins. This vintage took 25 days on skins before our nerves broke. We press directly to barrel with as much sediment as possible. This allows the wine to fill out and add texture with our regular batonnaging.

Luddite is a Bot River wine producer founded by Niels and Penny Verburg, with Shiraz at the heart of the range. Inspired by Niels' international winemaking experience and a deliberately hands-on approach, Luddite produces characterful, small-production South African wines with a strong focus on fruit, texture and individuality.