GRAPE VARIETIES: 100% Chenin Blanc

VINEYARD

Region: Stellenbosch, Helderberg. 38 years old Soil: Clovelly – (deep yellow sand). Mature unirrigated vineyards with controlled yields. Locality: South-south-west

HARVEST

Hand harvested, with careful selection. Yield: Approx 4 – 6 tons, Low trellis and old bush vines.

IN THE CELLAR

Barrel and tank fermented and left on the lees (9 months French oak, 20% new) matured on secondary lees for a rounded complexity. Style: Rich and Ripe (Oak influenced).

ANALYSIS: Alc 13.5 / TA 5.9 / RS 2.2 / pH 3.38

TASTING NOTES

Golden hued and full bodied, with melon and spicy baked apple aromas. Layered, with mineral notes enhanced by honeycomb and caramel flavours from lees contact. This wine is a great example of the harmonious balance which can be achieved between fruit and delicate oak/vanilla flavours, as they combine to form complex, soft flavours with sufficient body to enhance even spicy and full flavoured meals.

FOOD SUGGESTIONS

Can be served with varied spicy dishes, full flavoured fish or chicken dishes. Ideal with crayfish, prawns.A true benchmark for relaxed enjoyment.

ACCOLADES

Old Vine Reserve Chenin Blanc 2014: Platter’s 2016 – 5 stars

Old Vine Reserve Chenin Blanc 2013: Tim Atkin’s South Africa report – 91 points Platter’s 2015 – 4 stars