Old Bush Vine Chenin Blanc 2018

Description

This Chenin Blanc displays a lovely light straw hue in the glass, and a mineral freshness on the nose. This is a complex wine, with undertones of orange peel and yellow peach, and a long lingering finish. The oak is subtle and well- integrated with the fruit. A special wine for a special occasion which will reward well now, but even more so after a few years in the bottle.

Awards

4.5 stars Platter's South African Wine Guide

Silver Veritas

91 pts Tim Atkin

Bronze Old Mutual Trophy Wine Show

4.5 stars Platter's South African Wine Guide

Certificates

Vinification

Crush and destalk into small static separators. Skin contact for 24 hours, only free run juice used. 21 days fermentation at 15˚C

Vineyard: Made from two vineyards, one on deep Hutton soils with koffieklip, the other from well drained weathered granite soil

38- 39 years old Bush Vine, no irrigation

Soil Type

Made from two vineyards, one on deep Hutton soils with koffieklip, the other from well drained weathered granite soil

Viticulture

Crush and destalk into small static separators. Skin contact for 24 hours, Only free run juice used. 21 days fermentation at 15˚C

Maturation

Barrel maturation in 100% French Oak (1st fill, 2nd and 3rd) for 10 months. Only the best 5 barrels were selected for the blend