Description

A profound single-vineyard expression of Swartland Chenin Blanc, exclusively from a historic site in Piketberg. Planted in 1961, 4-hectares of dryland, organically farmed bush vines in sandstone soils at 100m altitude. The wine’s complexity comes from six different, strategic harvest picks in late January, resulting in a subtle yet concentrated and punchy profile. After whole bunch pressing, the wine undergoes natural full malolactic fermentation and is aged for 11 months on its gross lees in Foudre and Stainless Steel, ensuring depth and texture alongside freshness.A single 1961 vineyard in Piketberg on sandstone. Whole-bunch pressed and aged 11 months on lees, two-thirds in steel and a third in foudre. Pear, peach, talc and dried herbs, with a linear, energetic palate, well-defined fruit and a bone-dry finish. 12% alcohol. As Jancis Robinson says; “‘Layer Jura with Savennières with uber-dry Mosel”