WOLF & WOMAN Chenin Blanc is a blend of grapes from four different vineyards. Three thereof are located in the Paardeberg region, situated in decomposed granite soils, and were planted in 1984, 1980 and 1976, respectively. The fourth vineyard is situated north of Malmesbury in red iron-rich soils and was planted in 1981. All of the vineyards consist exclusively of dryland bush vines.

All of the grapes were picked early in the morning, packed in crates and spent 24 hours in a cold room. The following day the grapes were whole bunch pressed, and the juices left to settle overnight. No enzymes were used during the settling process. After 24 hours, the juice was transferred to a combination of 500 L old oak barrels and a concrete egg. Natural fermentation was allowed to occur, followed by malolactic fermentation. The wine matured for 10 months on the lees before blending and bottling.

The final blend consists of 70% decomposed granite soils and 30 % from red iron-rich soils. The decomposed granite components of the wine are linear, mineral and tight, falling within the white fruit spectrum, adding texture, freshness and drive. The iron-derived influences, on the other hand, impart beautiful yellow-fruit spectrum aromatics, and opulence.

COLOUR: Pale straw

NOSE: Floral, citrus, lime, stone fruit

PALATE: Fruit density, textured and a balanced acidity

COMPOSITION: 100% Chenin Blanc

ORIGIN: Swartland

VINEYARD This wine is a blend of four different vineyards. All of them are dryland bush vines which grow respectively within decompose granite and iron-rich soils

VINE AGE: 40, 43, 44 & 48 years old

YIELD: Average 4 tons/ha

TOTAL PRODUCTION: 5 800 bottles

ALCOHOL 13.2%

PH 3.3

RESIDUAL SUGAR 1.7 g/L

TOTAL ACIDITY 5.4 g/L

TOTAL SULFUR DIOXIDE 90 mg/L

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CHENIN BLANC