Estate Old Vine Chenin Blanc 2022

Clear and bright with hints of lime and gold. Aromas of quince, almonds & ginger spice that opens up to white peach and citrus. The creamy texture is supported by subtle oak flavours and a minerality that is underpinned by a juicy acidity.

Unirrigated 40 year old vineyard. 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.

decomposed granite

Hand harvested, whole bunch pressed.

Whole bunch pressed and cold settled overnight. Racked to barrel and concrete eggs for fermentation. Regular lees stirring for first three months. On gross lees for 9 months then racked and blended . Final blend being 10% concrete egg, 20% new 500L French oak, 20% 2nd fill and 50% in third and fourth fill barrels.