Diemersfontein The Clockmaker

Dry Chenin Blanc (<5g/l or up to 9g/l if TA <2g/l lower)

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.