Description
The distinctive depth and complexity of fruit we’ve learned to appreciate and love of the Carl Everson Chenin, is on show again with the 2018. These precious 36 year old vines, old French barrels, spontaneous fermentation and minimalistic cellar intervention in the end proclaim our Slanghoek terroir through this wine.
Awards
4.5 stars Platter's South African Wine Guide
Certifications
Alcohol
13.0%
Analytical data
dry
Vineyard: Blok R
The Slanghoek valley has an average rainfall of 1350mm per year with and cold Winters and dry and hot Summers ideal for viticulture. The block is planted on a deep alluvial with very good natural drainage.
Soil Type
Deep sandy loam soil has got very good natural drainage.
Viticulture
The beauty of this wine is even though it stays the same each year (as it’s harvestedfrom the same Single Vineyard classified block on the farm), each year is different. The 2015 vintage shows freshness and finesse with some floral notes even present, but with that same distinctive depth and complexity of fruit we’ve learned to appreciate and love of the Carl Everson Chenin. These precious 35 year old vines, old French barrels, spontaneous fermentation and minimalistic cellar intervention in the end proclaim our Slanghoek terroir through this wine.
Vinification
The distinctive depth and complexity of fruit we’ve learned to appreciate and love of the Carl Everson Chenin, is on show again with the 2018. These precious 36 year old vines, old French barrels, spontaneous fermentation and minimalistic cellar intervention in the end proclaim our Slanghoek terroir through this wine.