The Dry Land Collection Courageous Barrel Fermented Chenin Blanc 2018

Description

Citrus, pear, peach and pineapple notes are only some of the aromas evident in the aromatics of this wine.  The palate boasts hints of citrus, litchi and vanilla, while the finish is crisp with a well defined acidity.  

Awards

Gold MUNDUS vini award

Silver International Wine & Spirits Competition (IWSC)

Gold Michelangelo International Wine and Spirits

Double Gold Veritas

4.5 stars Platter's South African Wine Guide

Vinification

The grapes are harvested by hand and delivered in crates.  After the grapes are de-stemmed, skin contact is given for 3 hours and the juice gets extracted.  Only free run juice is used and great care is taken that the juice is clear before fermentation starts to ensure the pure, concentrated fruitiness of the dry land grapes are infused into the wines.  

Viticulture

The grapes are harvested from two vineyards, 26 and 32 years old, in the Perdeberg area.  The soils are mainly decomposed granite and glenrosa.  The vines are in natural balance, giving a low yield of 7 tons per hectare to enhance fruit complexity. 

Maturation

Fermentation takes place in 500 litre oak barrels with selected yeast.  French oak barrels are used to lend more complexity to the wine and have a good rest for 10 months in the barrels.