Knorhoek Chenin Blanc 2022

Beautiful citrus characters on the nose. The palate shows harmonious weight, white pear and the citrus fruit follows on from the nose to the pallet, with hints of almond. Subtle and supportive oak. Has a fine mid-palate, pithy texture and vibrant fresh acids.

The vineyard site is located at the foot of the Simonsberg mountain, allowing for cool ocean breezes to carry through, enabling sufficient cold units for high quality wine production.

The soils consist of decomposed granite and sandstone, giving excellent water filtration into the soil and enabling the vines to develop deep, strong root systems.

This Chenin Blanc originates from a single block of vines planted in 1980, which is part of a certified heritage project. Despite coming from the same block, there is significant variation within the grapes, requiring each picking to be treated individually. This aligns with the philosophy of small batch winemaking, where the origin of each parcel of grapes is carefully considered and expressed. After receiving the grapes in the early morning, they are gently pressed and settled overnight. The juice, which may be slightly hazy, is then transferred to different fermentation vessels.