Private Cellar Chenin Blanc 2023
R1,500.00
Bottle Price R250 | Case Price (6 Bottles) R1500
This wine has aromas of melon, fynbos and delicate floral perfume.
Cultivar
100% Chenin Blanc
Characteristics
Elegance, finesse, complexity and concentration of fruit – full bodied.
Tasting Notes
The nose shows attractive aromas of melon, fynbos and delicate floral perfume. These aromas carry through onto a palate that has pure fruit, lively acidity and a pithy finish. Nectarine, orange and a leesy complexity adds interest. 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 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 | 4.3 g/l |
| Acidity | 5.6 g/l |
| ph | 3.4 |
| Alcohol | 14.0 % |
| Appellation | Tulbagh |