Chenin Blanc
The Introduction
Chenin Blanc
2018
The wine has a stunning golden hue. The aromas on the nose are that of ripe pineapple, yellow peach and underlying citrus notes with hints of a honeysuckle floral perfume. The wine is rich and full on the palate yet amazingly vibrant and fresh on the finish.
Flavours of yellow peach, brioche and notes of toasted almonds towards the finish.
Food Pairing
This wine is enjoyed just on its own or paired with poultry and fish dishes.
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The grapes are hand-picked at various times and ripeness to express both the fresh stone fruit characters of Chenin blanc as well as the riper yellow fruit notes whilst still retaining acidity and freshness.
The fruit was whole-bunch pressed to tank for settling without enzymes overnight. The juice was racked directly to barrel the following day.
The fermentation commenced with natural yeasts and took approximately three weeks to complete. The wines spent nine months in used 400L barrels on the gross lees with regular lees stirring.
Bottling
The wine underwent partial malolactic fermentation and was bottled in November 2018. 14 600 bottles were produced.
- PH: 3.31
- TA: 5.5 g/l
- RS: 3.3 g/l
- Alc: 13.5 % by Vol.
- The Introduction Chenin Blanc 2018
- The Introduction Chenin Blanc 2017
- Chenin 2016
- Chenin 2015
- Chenin 2014
- Chenin 2013
- Chenin 2012
In the Spotlight
Awards & Recognition
Tim Atkin’s South Africa Special Report 2019
Winemag.co.za Christian Eedes
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CHAPTER ONE
A bottling of a single vineyard site of Cinsault grown on decomposed granite soils in the Swartland.
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CHAPTER TWO
This is a single vineyard site of Chenin Blanc in the Paardeberg mountains in the Swartland. A 48 year old block of unirrigated bushvines growing on decomposed granite soils.
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CHAPTER THREE
This is a single vineyard site of Chenin Blanc in Stellenbosch. A 34 year old block of unirrigated bushvines growing on slate soils.
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