Product Description
Stellenbosch, South Africa
Varieties
100% Chenin Blanc
The Vineyard
Old bush vine planted by Danie Jnr’s great grandfatherin 1947. The vineyard has been registered as a single vineyard, making it the second oldest Chenin block in the country. Originally 6ha in size, only 1ha of the very low yielding vineyard remains.
The Harvest
Hand-picked.
The Cellar
Winemaking is very hands on Hand-picked, whole bunch pressed, settled overnight, natural fermentation in French and Hungarian oak barrels. 1 year in different barrels, 500L, 300L and 225L ranging from new to 2nd fill, and then a barrel selection is made to make up the final blend.
Winemaker – Danie Steytler jnr
Alcohol – 13.43 %vol
pH – 3.41
RS – 4.4 g/l
Total Acid – 5.6 g/l
Aging Potential
Drink now and over the next 25 years.
Awards
2019 Veritas Wine Awards – Gold
