Michelangelo International Wine and Spirits Awards
Diemersfontein The Clockmaker
2023 Gold Medal
Diemersfontein Wine Estate
VARIETAL:
Dry Chenin Blanc (<5g/l or up to 9g/l if TA <2g/l lower)
VINTAGE:
2022
MORE INFORMATION:
Vinification
Grapes The Diemersfontein Chenin blanc vineyard was planted in 1986 next to
the upper dam by David Sonnenberg’s father, on a South west facing slope on
mainly decomposed granite soils.
The grapes were picked early in the morning before the February heat of 2021
was upon us. The grape bunches were destemmed and crushed and pumped to
the press. The free run juice was kept separate and after three days of cold
settling racked to 400L French oak barrels, 25% new. The juice inoculated with
yeast and fermentation lasted for 2 weeks. There after battonage was done once
a week to create mouth feel for 2 months. The wine spend 12 months in barrel
before bottling.
Tasting Notes
Notes of honey, pineapple and yellow peaches with hints
of spice on the palate with good integration of the oak,
adding slight toasted notes.
Food Pairing
This delightful wine can be savoured on it's own, but will
show it's true colours (flavours) when enjoyed with food;
especially duck, pork and fish dishes.