- 100% Chenin Blanc
- Sourced from dry land farmed bush vines, ranging from 1968 till 1986 based on granite from the Paardeberg, blended with shale/schist from the east, clay from the north and iron from the western parts of the Swartland
- The wine is made from 8 vineyards, 19 pickings, different soils, different aspects, different vineyard ages, farmed by different people and different farmers
- Whole bunch pressed and naturally fermented
- Matured for 11 months in old neutral French oak barrels. Two components were fermented and matured in concrete (9% total) – one in a square concrete tank and the other in a concrete egg
- Minimal sulfur added at bottling
- The wine has a Certified Heritage Vineyards (CHV) seal and forms part of the Old Vine Project (OVP)
Info
Producer:
Vintage:
2022
Country:
South Africa
Region:
Swartland
Appellation:
Swartland
Variety:
Chenin Blanc
Color:
White
Farming Practice:
Practicing Organic
Sizes Available
| Full Bottle | ZA-DNS-01-22 | 12/750ml |
Press & Reviews
James Suckling
Score
93
Date
2023-10-23
"This is showing aromas of apricot stones, almonds, cardamom and lemon pith. It,s medium-bodied with plenty of phenolic texture, with a fresh, mineral and almost chalky finish. Drink or hold."
Jancis Robinson
Score
17
Date
2023-09-19
Vinous
Score
91
Date
2023-11-02
"The 2022 Chenin Blanc comes from 8 vineyards in granite soils, plantings from 1968 to 1986, matured 20% in concrete and the remainder in neutral oak. Lemon thyme, orange zest and light waxy scents blossom on the nose - quite intense and well-delineated, almost feisty in style. The palate is taut and fresh, more saline than the Aristargos, with a linear, slightly more malic finish than usual. Plenty of freshness, but I would cellar this for 3-5 years before broaching. Very fine."
Wine Advocate
Score
92
Date
2023-12-29
"The 2022 Chenin Blanc comes from a blend of eight single vineyards, four of which are bottled as single-vineyard Chenin Blanc. It displays a refined nose with notions of apple and citrus blossom and white peach and wax melon. Medium-bodied and with a fine mineral tension, the palate displays a kiss of phenolic bitterness before revealing layers of complexity. It ends with a refined, fresh, ethereal finish. Enjoy with food."