Description
Baked apple, cinnamon, and ripe stone fruits on the nose. Quince, peach, and thatch follow on to the palate, great texture, mineral, pithy, and fresh. Long and lingering aftertaste with a creamy finish.
Certifications
Alcohol
13.5%
Analytical data
dry
Vineyard: Old Vine Heritage
Grapes were hand-harvested in the early morning from a single Chenin Blanc vineyard planted in 1978 on the lower slopes of our Simonsberg property. These old, low-yielding bush vines – planted on decomposed granite soils with a clay base - have stood the test of time and produce a small crop of highly concentrated fruit.
Soil Type
Grapes were hand-harvested in the early morning from a single Chenin Blanc vineyard planted in 1978 on the lower slopes of our Simonsberg property. These old, low-yielding bush vines – planted on decomposed granite soils with a clay base - have stood the test of time and produce a small crop of highly concentrated fruit.
Vinification
Grapes were hand-harvested in the early morning from a single Chenin Blanc vineyard planted in 1978 on the lower slopes of our Simonsberg property. These old, low-yielding bush vines – planted on decomposed granite soils with a clay base - have stood the test of time and produce a small crop of highly concentrated fruit. On arrival in the cellar, the grapes were whole bunch pressed, and the juice was allowed to clarify naturally. Spontaneous fermentation took place in 400L French oak barrels, 10% second fill and 6% third fill and the balance in neutral oak barrels. After fermentation, the barrels are rolled once a month for nine months before blending and bottling in February 2023.
