The 2021 harvest produced wines of excellent quality with concentrated fruit, freshness, good acidities, complexity and good ageing potential

Fruit from a dry land farmed bush vine planted in 1974 in Agter-Paarl on Malmesbury shale and decomposed granite soils. Between Paarl, Malmesbury and Durbanville lies the fertile Agter Paarl area, here the summers are hot and dry, with colder wet winters. The farmers rely entirely on rainfall to quench the rich and fertile soil.
The cool sea breezes that flow in from both the Indian and Atlantic oceans act as an effective antidote to the scorching sun, to keep the ripening grapes at an optimal temperature required to produce truly great wines. Overcoming difficult growing conditions, dry land vines yield small berries with concentrated flavour and colour which in turn create exceptional wines. The Chenin Blanc grape is particularly well adapted to this terroir.

Tasting Notes: An elegant and vibrant barrel fermented Chenin Blanc with concentrated fruit purity. This wine has a superbly complex nose featuring notes of stone fruit, ripe apricots and pineapple followed by melon and grapefruit interspersed with subtle notes of spice. The palate is generous and rich with broad layers of flavour and a creamy texture. Impressive structure and intensity with excellent ageing potential.

ANALYSIS: ALC 14.03 % | TA 6.4g/L | PH 3.38 | RS 2.4g/L