Private Cellar Chenin Blanc 2022
R1,350.00
Bottle Price R225 | Case Price (6 Bottles) R1350
This wine has a great spectrum of fruity aromas together with some flinty characters, which are terroir driven.
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Cultivar
100% Chenin Blanc
Characteristics
Elegance, finesse, complexity and concentration of fruit – full bodied.
Tasting Notes
Attractive aromas of nectarine, winter melon and quince. These aromas carry through onto a creamy palate that finishes with a lively acidity with hints of ginger and a leesy complexity. Medium bodied with a long finish. Excellent ageing potential and superb versatility with a wide variety of dishes complete this irresistible package.
In the Vineyard
Soil: Low yielding, well drained vertical shale/schist
Aspect: South-east
Yield: 5.8 tons/ha
Trellis and bush vines
Harvest
Grapes were night harvested and picked by hand to retain flavours.
Cellar Practices
Grapes were gently crushed and pressed. 30% of the wine was cold fermented in tank to retain freshness and fruit, and 70% was fermented in French and Hungarian 300 litre barrels. 40% was fermented with natural yeast. The wine was then aged for 11 months, blended and then bottled.
Ageing Potential
At least 8 years after vintage
Serving Temperature
Recommended to be served at 14°C.
Analysis
| Winemaker | Adriaan Jacobs |
| Viticulturist | Neville Dorrington |
| Residual sugar | 4.1 g/l |
| Acidity | 6.3 g/l |
| ph | 3.29 |
| Alcohol | 14.0 % |
| Appellation | Tulbagh |