R3,750.00
Golden hued colour. Exotic fruit aromas dominate the nose with hints of pineapple, nectarines and butterscotch. A rich, creamy palate is well balanced and freshened up by the presence of a lively acidity. This wine is full bodied and has a long finish.
100% Chenin Blanc.
Full bodied white wine. Great food wine.
Golden hued colour. Exotic fruit aromas dominate the nose with hints of pineapple, nectarines and butterscotch. A rich, creamy palate is well balanced and freshened up by the presence of a lively acidity. This wine is full bodied and has a long finish.
Soil: Low yielding, well drained vertical shale/schist
Yield: 4.6 tons/Ha
Aspect: South-East facing bush vine.
Grapes were night harvested and picked by hand to retain flavours.
Grapes were gently crushed and pressed. 100% barrel fermented and matured for 16 months in a new and a 2nd fill 300 litre French oak barrel. This wine was fermented with natural yeast to ensure that the uniqueness of our distinct terroir was revealed. Malo-lactic fermentation was not encouraged in order to protect the elegant varietal characters.
12+ years after vintage.
Enjoyed best served at 14°C.
Winemaker | Adriaan Jacobs |
Viticulturist | Neville Dorrington |
Residual sugar | 3.0 g/l |
Acidity | 6.4 g/l |
ph | 3.3 |
Alcohol | 14.5 % |
Appellation | Tulbagh |