Chenin blanc has been farmed in the Swartland for centuries. This wine is made to highlight the history and convey the purity of Chenin blanc made from vineyards planted around the Paardeberg Mountain. The energy and texture provided by the Paardeberg's granite soils are perfectly captured from these mainly dry farmed bush vines and is a testament to the resilience and heritage of these historic vineyards.

Harvesting took place in the morning and the grapes were transported to the winery where it spent a night
in a cold room. The grapes were whole bunch pressed the next day and settled overnight without the use of
enzymes. The juice was racked the following day into foudre and old 300L barrels and fermented naturally.
The wine spent 10 months in foudre and barrel and was then blended and bottled.

Tasting Notes:  Features a complex nose of quince, fresh pear, and white peach. It shows a concentrated fruit core with a creamy, textured mouthfeel. It is taut, unshowy, with pithy, savory mineral grip and a refreshing saline tang. Balanced, focused wine with high, lively acidity and a slightly savory, pithy finish.

Food Pairings: concentrated fruit, creamy texture, and refreshing saline, mineral finish. Its balanced richness and high acidity make it a versatile pairing choice. Seafood: Grilled fish, garlic prawns, or smoked snoek croquettes. Spicy Cuisine: Thai green curry or spicy Asian dishes. Cheese: Nutty hard cheeses like Cheddar and Gruyère. Rich Dishes: Creamy chicken or pork dishes. 

Grapes from four Paardeberg vineyards. Hay, pear, peach, quince and a little earthiness. Concentrated fruit, creamy texture and moderate acidity before a gently savoury finish – a classic example of the variety from this area. Alc: 13%. CE’s rating: 91/100.

ANALYSIS: ALC 13.35% | TA 5.6g/L | pH 3.24 | RS 1.9g/L