Description
A complex chenin blanc, produced from a certified old vineyard planted in 1982. The vineyard is planted as bush-vine and is un-irrigated. The name kliprug (rocky back) was given to the vineyard by the farm employees, as the vineyard is dotted with iron-rich stones, giving the perception of a very rocky ridge.
Rich, deep, complex nose of bruised yellow fruits, white peach, creamy and plush, showing honeyed pineapples, leesy yellow fruits. Plenty of gravitas, fruit weight, focus and textural complexity.
A wine to be consumed now up to 5 years.
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Alcohol
13.5%
Analytical data
dry
Vineyard: Kliprug
Old Vine certified vineyard, planted 1982.
Unirrigated bush-vine
Soil Type
Decomposed granite dotted with koffiklip
Harvest Notes
Grapes are hand harvested into 18L lug boxes. Taken to the cellar destemmed and crushed.
Vinification
Spontaneous ferment in french oak barrels Aged for a further 10 months in 500L barrels 20% new french oak
Maturation
10 months
