Description
A clear and bright wine with hints of lime and gold. The nose shows beautiful fruit purity with aromas of quince, apple, citrus and undertones of spice. The palate is focused with a vibrant acidity and a complex minerality on the finish.
Certifications
Alcohol
14.0%
Analytical data
dry
Vineyard
The wine is made from unirrigated 40 year old Chenin vines planted in 1981. The vines are South West to West facing and are grown in decomposed granite soils high up on the farm at 300m above sea level.
Soil Type
Decomposed Granite Soil
Vinification
The grapes were whole bunched pressed and cold settled overnight, after which the juice was racked to concrete egg and barrel for spontaneous fermentation. The wine remained on the gross lees for 9 months before being racked and blended for bottling with the final blend having 80% concrete egg, 20% seasoned French oak barrels.
Maturation
5 -10 years
