Dry White Blends (<5g/l or up to 9g/l if TA <2g/l lower) (Specify at least the first 5 varietals in the blend in descending order)
VINTAGE:
2020
MORE INFORMATION:
A blend of Chenin blanc, Chardonnay and
Verdelho. All three components were whole
bunch pressed and fermented in French oak
barrels except for a small portion of
Verdelho which was fermented in a porous
egg-shaped vessel. The wine is left on its
fermentation lees for 12 months before
bottling takes place. The Chardonnay was
fermented in a combination of new and 2nd
fill barrels, the Chenin in new, 2nd fill and
3rd fill and the Verdelho in old neutral wood
and the egg
A smokey, savoury nose with generous
notes of vanilla, honey and ripe fruits. The
palate is smooth with an interesting
linearity laced with a creaminess from the
peaches, guavas and honeysuckle. Aged
for 12 months in selected French oak
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